https://bsky.app/profile/sshbpodcast.bsky.social Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:44:16 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:44:16 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) New episodes every Thursday! Podcasts: a frontier that isn't actually very final at all. These are the voyages of the podcast A Star to Steer Her By. Our continuing mission: to watch every single episode of Star Trek (even the dumb ones), to comment on and snark at whatever suits our fancy, to boldly split infinitives that no man has split before. Follow our crew of Chris, Jake, Ames, and Caitlin as we explore the universe of Trek, go on wild tangents, crack wise, and make more fart jokes than necessary. Mature Content! A Star Trek Podcast A Star to Steer Her By sshbpodcast@gmail.com A Star to Steer Her By yes https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-hOFnVB4F7G6PBJ5F-k5U3Pg-original.jpg https://bsky.app/profile/sshbpodcast.bsky.social star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrekNew episodes every Thursday! Now in our 9th year, the intrepid crew of Chris, Jake, Caitlin, & Ames watch through the entire universe of Trek, go on wild tangents, crack wise, and make more fart jokes than necessary. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2311667864 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:44:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-437-tunneling-beneath 01:34:50 A Star to Steer Her By yes Brace yourself for "Section 31", the abysmal "Star Trek" movie that's a mashup of all the worst ideas from your favorite franchises and none of the good ones! Despite the universe seeming to not want it to happen, what had once been planned as a Shazad Latif–led spy series instead became a Michelle Yeoh heist vehicle. Brace yourself for samey, quippy dialogue, unlikable characters, and the most obvious "twists" you've ever seen! Also this week: ruining Rachel, nostalgia sickness, and being critical of criticism! [Section 31: 03:01] Brace yourself for "Section 31", the abysmal "Sta… Brace yourself for "Section 31", the abysmal "Star Trek" movie that's a mashup of all the worst ideas from your favorite franchises and none of the good ones! Despite the universe seeming to not want it to happen, what had once been planned as a Shazad Latif–led spy series instead became a Michelle Yeoh heist vehicle. Brace yourself for samey, quippy dialogue, unlikable characters, and the most obvious "twists" you've ever seen! Also this week: ruining Rachel, nostalgia sickness, and being critical of criticism! [Section 31: 03:01] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2307528080 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-436-the-vulcan-meh 01:42:57 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've come to the end of the beginning of the "Trek" streaming era with "Life, Itself". Unfortunately, it's all a bit underwhelming. We've got a pointless space battle, a mall-looking ancient temple/lab/whatever, and an ultimate puzzle that a five year old could crack. There's also a stupid, stupid, stupid reveal and an idiotic epilogue. Also this week: unexpected "Titanic", poster profundity, and wrapping "Discovery"! [Life, Itself: 01:26; Season 5 Wrap: 1:01:34; Ranking Disco: 1:29:48] Season Highlights and Lowlights: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/814630740605239296/discovery-season-5-lak-schlock-and-barrel Ranking the Discovery seasons: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/814631271228653568/ranking-the-seasons-of-discovery We've come to the end of the beginning of the "Tr… We've come to the end of the beginning of the "Trek" streaming era with "Life, Itself". Unfortunately, it's all a bit underwhelming. We've got a pointless space battle, a mall-looking ancient temple/lab/whatever, and an ultimate puzzle that a five year old could crack. There's also a stupid, stupid, stupid reveal and an idiotic epilogue. Also this week: unexpected "Titanic", poster profundity, and wrapping "Discovery"! [Life, Itself: 01:26; Season 5 Wrap: 1:01:34; Ranking Disco: 1:29:48] Season Highlights and Lowlights: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/814630740605239296/discovery-season-5-lak-schlock-and-barrel Ranking the Discovery seasons: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/814631271228653568/ranking-the-seasons-of-discovery star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2303301143 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-435-between-a-breen 01:24:33 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's "Lagrange Point", the penultimate episode of the final "Discovery" season! And we're heating things up with a heist! The Breen have gotten their hands on some kind of garbage bin/TARDIS hidden between two black holes, and Burnham and her crack team have to get it back! On the ship, Rayner gets judged for his command style, while back at Fed HQ, Saru decides to volunteer for a dangerous mission. Also this week: math is like hips, the "Poltergeist" gambit, and our most recent "Trek" romances! [Lagrange: 00:56; non-canon and streaming smooches: 45:46] [what do you NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED?!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/813997380225679360/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-the-kelvin ] It's "Lagrange Point", the penultimate episode of… It's "Lagrange Point", the penultimate episode of the final "Discovery" season! And we're heating things up with a heist! The Breen have gotten their hands on some kind of garbage bin/TARDIS hidden between two black holes, and Burnham and her crack team have to get it back! On the ship, Rayner gets judged for his command style, while back at Fed HQ, Saru decides to volunteer for a dangerous mission. Also this week: math is like hips, the "Poltergeist" gambit, and our most recent "Trek" romances! [Lagrange: 00:56; non-canon and streaming smooches: 45:46] [what do you NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED?!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/813997380225679360/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-the-kelvin ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2299093379 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-434-insufficient-bowie 01:13:50 A Star to Steer Her By yes Keep your voice down as we make our way to a Marvel-ish library in "Labyrinths"! The race is on to the final clue and Michael has to endure one of the more tedious "Trek" tropes: going into your own mind made of recycled sets! Meanwhile, Moll leads a coup to become Queen Breen! Also this week: a very busy secret location, an obvious revolt, and shipping! [Labyrinths: 01:23; Our Ships: 41:00; fanfic picks: 59:55] [the blog that launched a dozen ships: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/813347815982039040/i-ship-it-non-canonical-romances-in-trek ] Keep your voice down as we make our way to a Marv… Keep your voice down as we make our way to a Marvel-ish library in "Labyrinths"! The race is on to the final clue and Michael has to endure one of the more tedious "Trek" tropes: going into your own mind made of recycled sets! Meanwhile, Moll leads a coup to become Queen Breen! Also this week: a very busy secret location, an obvious revolt, and shipping! [Labyrinths: 01:23; Our Ships: 41:00; fanfic picks: 59:55] [the blog that launched a dozen ships: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/813347815982039040/i-ship-it-non-canonical-romances-in-trek ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2294975903 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-433-new-backgrounds 01:37:47 A Star to Steer Her By yes In "Erigah", we've caught up to our plucky bandits, and one of them is in a bad way. Worse still: uncle has come calling! Meanwhile, the B team is trying to get to the bottom of the latest clue. And in both cases, we have a "Discovery" superpower: sudden backstory out of nowhere! Turns out Rayner has a long history with the Breen, while Jett gets a Poe Dameron style upgrade! Would've been nice if any of this had been mentioned earlier... Also this week: conclusion jumping, antagonist v. villain, and remaining side-love! [Erigah: 03:31; DS9/VOY/ENT minor romance: 58:33] [d'blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/812714047765200896/hearts-stars-and-trek-other-trek-romances-part ] In "Erigah", we've caught up to our plucky bandit… In "Erigah", we've caught up to our plucky bandits, and one of them is in a bad way. Worse still: uncle has come calling! Meanwhile, the B team is trying to get to the bottom of the latest clue. And in both cases, we have a "Discovery" superpower: sudden backstory out of nowhere! Turns out Rayner has a long history with the Breen, while Jett gets a Poe Dameron style upgrade! Would've been nice if any of this had been mentioned earlier... Also this week: conclusion jumping, antagonist v. villain, and remaining side-love! [Erigah: 03:31; DS9/VOY/ENT minor romance: 58:33] [d'blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/812714047765200896/hearts-stars-and-trek-other-trek-romances-part ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2290575854 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-52-starfleet 01:59:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's that time again; the first season of a new "Trek" series has come and gone so we're going to do our general overview first impressions chat! How do we feel about "Trek" taking on the teen romance/drama genre? What do we think of our students, faculty, and Mudd-esque villain? Settle in before the bell and find out! Also this week: Fishpower and cost-cutting, a huge cast, and the look and feel of SFA! [Series chat: 02:30; Aesthetics Chat: 1:28:15] [Note: MAJOR Picard S.2 spoiler from 36:50-37:05; but honestly if you've not seen it we're saving you from a stupid, stupid, stupid reveal] [So shiny: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/812078301035347968/class-is-now-in-session-starfleet-academy ] It's that time again; the first season of a new "… It's that time again; the first season of a new "Trek" series has come and gone so we're going to do our general overview first impressions chat! How do we feel about "Trek" taking on the teen romance/drama genre? What do we think of our students, faculty, and Mudd-esque villain? Settle in before the bell and find out! Also this week: Fishpower and cost-cutting, a huge cast, and the look and feel of SFA! [Series chat: 02:30; Aesthetics Chat: 1:28:15] [Note: MAJOR Picard S.2 spoiler from 36:50-37:05; but honestly if you've not seen it we're saving you from a stupid, stupid, stupid reveal] [So shiny: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/812078301035347968/class-is-now-in-session-starfleet-academy ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2286353921 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-432-pre-alpha-build 01:23:11 A Star to Steer Her By yes We had the big Breen reveal last week, so surely now everything's REALLY going to kick off in "Whistlespeak"! Oh, no? We're going to just go follow the next clue and have a frankly-dull and VERY undercooked adventure? Well, at least the titular whistle language will surely be a major factor! Oh, also no? Those...those certainly are some choices right there. Also this week: another lethal ritual, major extrapolation, and TOS/TNG supporting romances! [Whistlespeak: 01:50; The Many Other Loves of TOS/TNG: 47:59] [The new blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/811452093801103360/hearts-stars-and-trek-other-trek-romances-part ] [The older parent blogs we mentioned: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/714420190821187584/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-1 https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/715053636903927808/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-2 ] Barkley Marathons Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ-DE-hmiGE We had the big Breen reveal last week, so surely … We had the big Breen reveal last week, so surely now everything's REALLY going to kick off in "Whistlespeak"! Oh, no? We're going to just go follow the next clue and have a frankly-dull and VERY undercooked adventure? Well, at least the titular whistle language will surely be a major factor! Oh, also no? Those...those certainly are some choices right there. Also this week: another lethal ritual, major extrapolation, and TOS/TNG supporting romances! [Whistlespeak: 01:50; The Many Other Loves of TOS/TNG: 47:59] [The new blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/811452093801103360/hearts-stars-and-trek-other-trek-romances-part ] [The older parent blogs we mentioned: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/714420190821187584/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-1 https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/715053636903927808/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-2 ] Barkley Marathons Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ-DE-hmiGE star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2281982918 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-431-the-breens-of-the 01:26:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes Despite the title, "Mirrors" only briefly brushes against the Mirror Universe, as we find out the next clue is on the ISS "Enterprise"! It's floating in a pocket and the gang's all here: Michael, Moll, Book, and L'ak. And some kind of shenanigans force them to have to play nice or none of them are getting home. We also finally get some background on our little thrillseekers and how they met! Also this week: hot Mushroom Zombie, oddly-sturdy ships, and "Enterprise" couplings! [Mirrors: 01:03; ENT's mostly-regrettable get-togethers: 53:33] [Shoot, we forgot to have an entry for Archer and War Crimes! : https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/810819892137934849/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-enterprise] Despite the title, "Mirrors" only briefly brushes… Despite the title, "Mirrors" only briefly brushes against the Mirror Universe, as we find out the next clue is on the ISS "Enterprise"! It's floating in a pocket and the gang's all here: Michael, Moll, Book, and L'ak. And some kind of shenanigans force them to have to play nice or none of them are getting home. We also finally get some background on our little thrillseekers and how they met! Also this week: hot Mushroom Zombie, oddly-sturdy ships, and "Enterprise" couplings! [Mirrors: 01:03; ENT's mostly-regrettable get-togethers: 53:33] [Shoot, we forgot to have an entry for Archer and War Crimes! : https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/810819892137934849/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-enterprise] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2277626714 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-430-que-sera-stamets 01:28:47 A Star to Steer Her By yes In "Face the Strange", Rayner has to face his own little "Christmas Carol", except instead of three ghosts he's got Michael and Stamets. When transporters and time travel tech have an inverted space baby, they find themselves bouncing all around time, learning about themselves...and a possibly doomed future if our old friends THE BREEN change everything via Progenitor tech! Also this week: a uniform gripe, betting on "Futurama", and lost love lost in space! [Strange: 00:48; Voyager romances: 40:12] [Everyone knows the Delta Quadrant is the hottest quadrant: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/810187444418985984/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-voyager ] In "Face the Strange", Rayner has to face his own… In "Face the Strange", Rayner has to face his own little "Christmas Carol", except instead of three ghosts he's got Michael and Stamets. When transporters and time travel tech have an inverted space baby, they find themselves bouncing all around time, learning about themselves...and a possibly doomed future if our old friends THE BREEN change everything via Progenitor tech! Also this week: a uniform gripe, betting on "Futurama", and lost love lost in space! [Strange: 00:48; Voyager romances: 40:12] [Everyone knows the Delta Quadrant is the hottest quadrant: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/810187444418985984/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-voyager ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2273462792 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:01:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-429-trilling-adventure 01:28:11 A Star to Steer Her By yes The hunt continues in "Jinaal", where the next clue is actually someone who was there from the off! Yes, through the magic of symbionts we meet the titular scientist who was part of the team that decided this Progenitor tech is SUPER dangerous but also let's preserve a path to it because...uh.............. Also this week: everything falling into place, an uninteresting end, and the Love Station! [Jinaal: 1:08; DS9 Loves: 46:01] [no romance on the promenade!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/809553944176181248/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-ds9 ] The hunt continues in "Jinaal", where the next cl… The hunt continues in "Jinaal", where the next clue is actually someone who was there from the off! Yes, through the magic of symbionts we meet the titular scientist who was part of the team that decided this Progenitor tech is SUPER dangerous but also let's preserve a path to it because...uh.............. Also this week: everything falling into place, an uninteresting end, and the Love Station! [Jinaal: 1:08; DS9 Loves: 46:01] [no romance on the promenade!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/809553944176181248/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-ds9 ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2269148687 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-428-do-a-barrel-roll 01:56:21 A Star to Steer Her By yes The treasure hunt begins in earnest in "Under the Twin Moons"! Because "Star Trek", Michael and Saru head down alone to explore some ruins, only to find its arsenal of explodo-drones are still up and running and ready to protect both graves and secrets at all costs! Thank God Rayner zooms in to be the one non-nerd in the room to help save the day! And in a B plot we make a large galaxy feel small with an unnecessary connection. Also this week: classic Romulan convolution, reading a lot into a maneuver, and the many loves of TNG (most of them are unpleasant)! [Moons: 1:08; TNGee well you look at that!: 55:18] [Holodecks just make it weird: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/808915195561902080/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-tng ] The treasure hunt begins in earnest in "Under the… The treasure hunt begins in earnest in "Under the Twin Moons"! Because "Star Trek", Michael and Saru head down alone to explore some ruins, only to find its arsenal of explodo-drones are still up and running and ready to protect both graves and secrets at all costs! Thank God Rayner zooms in to be the one non-nerd in the room to help save the day! And in a B plot we make a large galaxy feel small with an unnecessary connection. Also this week: classic Romulan convolution, reading a lot into a maneuver, and the many loves of TNG (most of them are unpleasant)! [Moons: 1:08; TNGee well you look at that!: 55:18] [Holodecks just make it weird: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/808915195561902080/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-tng ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2264884385 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:01:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-427-brown-directive 01:48:47 A Star to Steer Her By yes The final season of "Discovery" starts with a bang in "Red Directive"! Everyone's least favorite "Trek" character is here to resurrect one of TNG's dumbest plots when Kovich tasks Burnham with collecting a journal that belonged to an extra from "The Chase"! But the might of Starfleet is apparently no match for a couple of kids with a spaceship, somehow. Also this week: Temu Data, cherries and Green Lanterns, and TOS is in LOOOOOOOOOOVE! [Directive: 04:31/8:48; K-I-S-S-I-N-G: 1:07:57] [time for the soft focus: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/808278159903555584/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-tos ] The final season of "Discovery" starts with a ban… The final season of "Discovery" starts with a bang in "Red Directive"! Everyone's least favorite "Trek" character is here to resurrect one of TNG's dumbest plots when Kovich tasks Burnham with collecting a journal that belonged to an extra from "The Chase"! But the might of Starfleet is apparently no match for a couple of kids with a spaceship, somehow. Also this week: Temu Data, cherries and Green Lanterns, and TOS is in LOOOOOOOOOOVE! [Directive: 04:31/8:48; K-I-S-S-I-N-G: 1:07:57] [time for the soft focus: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/808278159903555584/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-tos ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2260105448 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-51-arrival 01:20:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes Look, seriously, if you haven't seen "Arrival", watch it first. It's a great movie to go into as uninformed as possible. It's new to two of your hosts and they were blown away by this moody, complex film about the complications of language and cultural exchange. See where "Discovery" season 4 pinched some of its ideas from and then spread over way too many episodes in this 2016 film featuring Amy Adams just owning the screen. Also this week: Shran Fiction, an inexplicable accent, and title-genre confusion. Look, seriously, if you haven't seen "Arrival", w… Look, seriously, if you haven't seen "Arrival", watch it first. It's a great movie to go into as uninformed as possible. It's new to two of your hosts and they were blown away by this moody, complex film about the complications of language and cultural exchange. See where "Discovery" season 4 pinched some of its ideas from and then spread over way too many episodes in this 2016 film featuring Amy Adams just owning the screen. Also this week: Shran Fiction, an inexplicable accent, and title-genre confusion. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2255866010 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-426-it-exploded 01:47:26 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're "Coming Home" in "Discovery" this week, and we're finding all sorts of rubbish there! We get a major level-up in translation off-screen! We get a lot of proposed sacrifices that don't actually need to happen! And we get a "Return of the King" amount of endings without it feeling particularly earned! Also this week: Tarka's ark(a), classic mind-meld action, and the season wrap! [Coming Home: 02:41; What Did We Just Watch?: 48:31] [blog it: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/807009983770279937/discovery-season-4-shouldve-been-a-movie ] We're "Coming Home" in "Discovery" this week, and… We're "Coming Home" in "Discovery" this week, and we're finding all sorts of rubbish there! We get a major level-up in translation off-screen! We get a lot of proposed sacrifices that don't actually need to happen! And we get a "Return of the King" amount of endings without it feeling particularly earned! Also this week: Tarka's ark(a), classic mind-meld action, and the season wrap! [Coming Home: 02:41; What Did We Just Watch?: 48:31] [blog it: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/807009983770279937/discovery-season-4-shouldve-been-a-movie ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2251738139 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-425-the-gassy-hello 01:12:48 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well shoot, a lot is happening all at once this week in "Species Ten-C"! With the key to talking to the titular aliens unlocked, it's time for negotiations and Harai to strut his stuff! Okay, he actually gets to do precious little yet again, the poor sod. Meanwhile: Tarka takes a hostage! Also this week: Ames loves a puzzle, homebrewed technobabble, and sci-fi video games! [Species 10-C: 01:35; press start: 42:33] [insert coin: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/806380304078077954/top-five-sci-fi-video-games ] Well shoot, a lot is happening all at once this w… Well shoot, a lot is happening all at once this week in "Species Ten-C"! With the key to talking to the titular aliens unlocked, it's time for negotiations and Harai to strut his stuff! Okay, he actually gets to do precious little yet again, the poor sod. Meanwhile: Tarka takes a hostage! Also this week: Ames loves a puzzle, homebrewed technobabble, and sci-fi video games! [Species 10-C: 01:35; press start: 42:33] [insert coin: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/806380304078077954/top-five-sci-fi-video-games ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2247665132 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-424-huffing-the-love-dust 01:35:47 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've made it past the galactic barrier and no one's gotten tinfoil eyes so it looks like the mission is a go in "Rosetta"! But on the way, we spot some neat Dyson rings and a deserted planet, and decide the latter is the more intriguing place to visit. But it pans out when it seems poor atmospheric safety standards may hold the key to communicating with Species 10-C! Also this week: nerfing Zora, failing Adira, and reading science fiction! [Rosetta: 01:16; Sci-Fi Lit: 1:00:28] [Book's ship this way: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/805753308327346176/top-five-sci-fi-novels ] We've made it past the galactic barrier and no on… We've made it past the galactic barrier and no one's gotten tinfoil eyes so it looks like the mission is a go in "Rosetta"! But on the way, we spot some neat Dyson rings and a deserted planet, and decide the latter is the more intriguing place to visit. But it pans out when it seems poor atmospheric safety standards may hold the key to communicating with Species 10-C! Also this week: nerfing Zora, failing Adira, and reading science fiction! [Rosetta: 01:16; Sci-Fi Lit: 1:00:28] [Book's ship this way: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/805753308327346176/top-five-sci-fi-novels ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2243500964 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-423-michaels-chips-and 01:18:27 A Star to Steer Her By yes We have some extra time opening Christmas gifts this week but our episode is normal length because basically nothing happens in "The Galactic Barrier". It does give Chris a glimmer of understanding, though, so there's that? Also this week: the war on Toyotathon, a long translator scene, and Sci-Fi movies! [Gift exchange: 01:29; Barrier: 15:55; Sci-Films: 58:10] [Lights, camera, blog!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/805114279084900352/top-five-sci-fi-movies ] We have some extra time opening Christmas gifts t… We have some extra time opening Christmas gifts this week but our episode is normal length because basically nothing happens in "The Galactic Barrier". It does give Chris a glimmer of understanding, though, so there's that? Also this week: the war on Toyotathon, a long translator scene, and Sci-Fi movies! [Gift exchange: 01:29; Barrier: 15:55; Sci-Films: 58:10] [Lights, camera, blog!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/805114279084900352/top-five-sci-fi-movies ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2239750067 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-422-failures-all 01:22:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone's favorite crewmate is back in "Rubicon"! No, it's not Tilly. No, not Ash, he's still in the 23rd century. No, not Dr. Pollard. It's Nhan! Nhan. The Benzite security officer? Ugh...the "yum yum" woman. Now you've got it! So, yeah, Michael is going after Book, and Vance figures someone needs to keep an eye on her in case her emotions get in the way of murder, and she's apparently just the ticket! Meanwhile, Saru makes eyes at T'Rina, which might be the best plot of this whole season. Also this week: space is three dimensional, idiots! Wild cards, b*tches! And sci-fi TV series! [Rubicon: 03:40; What's on the tube?: 51:10] [We got it all on UHF: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/804482122199990272/top-five-sci-fi-television-series ] Everyone's favorite crewmate is back in "Rubicon"… Everyone's favorite crewmate is back in "Rubicon"! No, it's not Tilly. No, not Ash, he's still in the 23rd century. No, not Dr. Pollard. It's Nhan! Nhan. The Benzite security officer? Ugh...the "yum yum" woman. Now you've got it! So, yeah, Michael is going after Book, and Vance figures someone needs to keep an eye on her in case her emotions get in the way of murder, and she's apparently just the ticket! Meanwhile, Saru makes eyes at T'Rina, which might be the best plot of this whole season. Also this week: space is three dimensional, idiots! Wild cards, b*tches! And sci-fi TV series! [Rubicon: 03:40; What's on the tube?: 51:10] [We got it all on UHF: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/804482122199990272/top-five-sci-fi-television-series ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2235991019 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-421-everybody-loves-haz 01:22:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes In "All In", Book and Tarka could have gone ANYWHERE in the galaxy, and tracking them down will surely be...oh there they are. Well, with that done in the first 5 minutes, we're going to have some casino shenanigans. Owo goes sharking while Michael and Book have a poker argument, all in an attempt to get their hands on a powerful Macguffin! Meanwhile, Culber's mad at a Roomba. Also this week: the Star Trek Cantina, intergalactic idiom, and sci-fi villains! [All In: 01:11; what a bunch of jerks: 38:43] [a very threatening blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/803833627033092096/im-not-villainous-im-just-programmed-that-way ] In "All In", Book and Tarka could have gone ANYWH… In "All In", Book and Tarka could have gone ANYWHERE in the galaxy, and tracking them down will surely be...oh there they are. Well, with that done in the first 5 minutes, we're going to have some casino shenanigans. Owo goes sharking while Michael and Book have a poker argument, all in an attempt to get their hands on a powerful Macguffin! Meanwhile, Culber's mad at a Roomba. Also this week: the Star Trek Cantina, intergalactic idiom, and sci-fi villains! [All In: 01:11; what a bunch of jerks: 38:43] [a very threatening blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/803833627033092096/im-not-villainous-im-just-programmed-that-way ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2231515340 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-420-a-compelling-title 01:34:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a talker this week in "...But to Connect"! The Federation hosts a big DMA to-do and everyone's invited! Including, unfortunately, Tarka. There's all kinds of speeches, including one that's just a thinly-veiled couple's spat being played out in front of a bunch of strangers! Awkward! Meanwhile, on "Discovery", Kovich and crew need to try and figure out how to deal with the fact that they're all hanging out inside a self-aware ship. Again: awkward! Also this week: Space C-Span, Lorca 2.0, and Sci-Fi Heroes! [Connect: 01:30; Heroes: 47:18] [A Blog Ghostwritten by Joseph Campbell: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/803205120071467008/we-could-be-heroes-just-for-one-lightday ] It's a talker this week in "...But to Connect"! T… It's a talker this week in "...But to Connect"! The Federation hosts a big DMA to-do and everyone's invited! Including, unfortunately, Tarka. There's all kinds of speeches, including one that's just a thinly-veiled couple's spat being played out in front of a bunch of strangers! Awkward! Meanwhile, on "Discovery", Kovich and crew need to try and figure out how to deal with the fact that they're all hanging out inside a self-aware ship. Again: awkward! Also this week: Space C-Span, Lorca 2.0, and Sci-Fi Heroes! [Connect: 01:30; Heroes: 47:18] [A Blog Ghostwritten by Joseph Campbell: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/803205120071467008/we-could-be-heroes-just-for-one-lightday ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2227566104 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-50-fallout-season-1 01:36:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes Podcasting. Podcasting never changes. Except for all the times we break from "Trek" to talk about something else, which we're doing again to discuss "Fallout" season one! With the second season just around the corner, we're talking the very successful video game adaptation that brought Interplay and Bethesda's (and to some extent Obsidian's) wasteland to a wider audience. There's Ghouls, Vault Dwellers, and Power Armor, so pull up whatever bit of pre-war trash counts as a seat around here and listen in! Also this week: hot zombies, cold villains, and chilling motivations! Podcasting. Podcasting never changes. Except for … Podcasting. Podcasting never changes. Except for all the times we break from "Trek" to talk about something else, which we're doing again to discuss "Fallout" season one! With the second season just around the corner, we're talking the very successful video game adaptation that brought Interplay and Bethesda's (and to some extent Obsidian's) wasteland to a wider audience. There's Ghouls, Vault Dwellers, and Power Armor, so pull up whatever bit of pre-war trash counts as a seat around here and listen in! Also this week: hot zombies, cold villains, and chilling motivations! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2223428597 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-419-the-computer-needs-lexapro 01:32:04 A Star to Steer Her By yes In "Stormy Weather" Zora decides to be a difficult little AI. What's new in sci-fi, though, right? Except instead of evil, she's decided she needs to have crippling anxiety that keeps her from doing her job. Ok, I guess that IS a new one. Meanwhile, Book has gotten zapped and is being haunted by the ghost of his crappy dead dad, or maybe just a hallucination of him? Either way, he's a jerk. Also this week: robot pain, the healing power of board games, and sci-fi weaponry! [Stormy Weather: 00:48; arm yourself: 50:18] [this is my rifle, this is my gun: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/801937349617549312/it-slices-it-dices-it-juliennes-planets ] In "Stormy Weather" Zora decides to be a difficul… In "Stormy Weather" Zora decides to be a difficult little AI. What's new in sci-fi, though, right? Except instead of evil, she's decided she needs to have crippling anxiety that keeps her from doing her job. Ok, I guess that IS a new one. Meanwhile, Book has gotten zapped and is being haunted by the ghost of his crappy dead dad, or maybe just a hallucination of him? Either way, he's a jerk. Also this week: robot pain, the healing power of board games, and sci-fi weaponry! [Stormy Weather: 00:48; arm yourself: 50:18] [this is my rifle, this is my gun: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/801937349617549312/it-slices-it-dices-it-juliennes-planets ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2219637950 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-49-the-runnings-men 01:30:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes Hollywood has gone back to the well, or maybe it's the library, with its recent remake of "The Running Man". So we've decided to take a look at both of them! In each dystopian future, life is awful but everyone agrees the best way to get through it is to watch people get hunted down in the titular game show! Arnie's a cop who took a while to realize he was a baddie, while Glen Powell is an ordinary guy who wants to do the right thing but forgot to get his anger issues fixed. On the way we'll meet side characters of varying wackiness, hostages of varying acting abilities, and satire of varying levels of focus! Also this week: should've called Paul, normal man v action figure, and product placement! Hollywood has gone back to the well, or maybe it'… Hollywood has gone back to the well, or maybe it's the library, with its recent remake of "The Running Man". So we've decided to take a look at both of them! In each dystopian future, life is awful but everyone agrees the best way to get through it is to watch people get hunted down in the titular game show! Arnie's a cop who took a while to realize he was a baddie, while Glen Powell is an ordinary guy who wants to do the right thing but forgot to get his anger issues fixed. On the way we'll meet side characters of varying wackiness, hostages of varying acting abilities, and satire of varying levels of focus! Also this week: should've called Paul, normal man v action figure, and product placement! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2215565054 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-418-really-too-short-a-season 01:38:03 A Star to Steer Her By yes The lack of time to tell stories is painfully evident in "The Examples". A plot about prisoner rights and society that would feel right at home in about any "Trek" series has to be squeezed down until it loses all nuance all so it can share space with a new science person who is like all the awfulness of early Stamets with none of the later Stamets charm. Because no better time to run an experiment that there's really no big rush on than during a crisis! Also this week: potatoes, Frozen, and scientists! [Examples: 02:13; Give my blog liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife!: 54:06] [We did plenty of human testing, this blog is 89% guaranteed to be safe: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/800663062931750913/she-blinded-me-with-scientists] The lack of time to tell stories is painfully evi… The lack of time to tell stories is painfully evident in "The Examples". A plot about prisoner rights and society that would feel right at home in about any "Trek" series has to be squeezed down until it loses all nuance all so it can share space with a new science person who is like all the awfulness of early Stamets with none of the later Stamets charm. Because no better time to run an experiment that there's really no big rush on than during a crisis! Also this week: potatoes, Frozen, and scientists! [Examples: 02:13; Give my blog liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife!: 54:06] [We did plenty of human testing, this blog is 89% guaranteed to be safe: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/800663062931750913/she-blinded-me-with-scientists] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2211598268 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-417-hands-and-hand-stuff-in-the-middle 01:37:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes "All Is Possible" as long as you have a team! Like a clutch of cadets who unfortunately remind us of one of the worst episodes of "Voyager". Like that hot Vulcan politician you would violate ANY Prime Directive for. Like that physician/psychiatrist who has his own stuff to deal with but is going to ignore it for now! Also this week: torch passing, military dictatorship, and artificial life forms! [All Is Possible: 00:52; Do the Bender!: 51:42] [Johnny 5...IS ALIVE! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/800041514517577728/im-sorry-dave-im-afraid-these-artificial ] "All Is Possible" as long as you have a team! Lik… "All Is Possible" as long as you have a team! Like a clutch of cadets who unfortunately remind us of one of the worst episodes of "Voyager". Like that hot Vulcan politician you would violate ANY Prime Directive for. Like that physician/psychiatrist who has his own stuff to deal with but is going to ignore it for now! Also this week: torch passing, military dictatorship, and artificial life forms! [All Is Possible: 00:52; Do the Bender!: 51:42] [Johnny 5...IS ALIVE! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/800041514517577728/im-sorry-dave-im-afraid-these-artificial ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2207439411 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-416-thats-a-space-ty 01:32:50 A Star to Steer Her By yes I really hope you saw season 1 of "Picard" or the right episodes of DS9, because otherwise "Choose to Live" might not make as much sense as it could. In the main plot, multiple poor choices are made by multiple people so a story can happen. In the B plot Stamets meet scientists more stuck-up than he is while Book gets some psychic psychology. In the C plot "Star Trek" again flips death the bird. Also this week: plot swords, Mac and Tilly, and alien characters! [Choose: 00:52; klatu barada hi there: 59:14] [No, they're not just humans in rubber foreheads shut up!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/799426667740282880/take-these-aliens-to-your-leader] I really hope you saw season 1 of "Picard" or the… I really hope you saw season 1 of "Picard" or the right episodes of DS9, because otherwise "Choose to Live" might not make as much sense as it could. In the main plot, multiple poor choices are made by multiple people so a story can happen. In the B plot Stamets meet scientists more stuck-up than he is while Book gets some psychic psychology. In the C plot "Star Trek" again flips death the bird. Also this week: plot swords, Mac and Tilly, and alien characters! [Choose: 00:52; klatu barada hi there: 59:14] [No, they're not just humans in rubber foreheads shut up!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/799426667740282880/take-these-aliens-to-your-leader] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2201978187 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-48-re-animator 01:11:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes Happy Halloween! We've transformed into "A Star to SPOOK Her By" this week as we take a look at a cult sci-fi horror classic. But this one has a quite explicit "Star Trek" connection in the form of Jeffrey Combs! But unlike his many "Trek" appearances, he's not behind makeup, just the respectable spectacles of Herbert West, the titular "Re-Animator". It's the film's 40th anniversary, so no better year to check it out! It's a movie that starts spooky and escalates quickly into ever-mounting craziness, culminating in a completely daft and brilliantly schlocky climax! Also this week: an alternate title, a feline turning point, and trying to stage it. Happy Halloween! We've transformed into "A Star t… Happy Halloween! We've transformed into "A Star to SPOOK Her By" this week as we take a look at a cult sci-fi horror classic. But this one has a quite explicit "Star Trek" connection in the form of Jeffrey Combs! But unlike his many "Trek" appearances, he's not behind makeup, just the respectable spectacles of Herbert West, the titular "Re-Animator". It's the film's 40th anniversary, so no better year to check it out! It's a movie that starts spooky and escalates quickly into ever-mounting craziness, culminating in a completely daft and brilliantly schlocky climax! Also this week: an alternate title, a feline turning point, and trying to stage it. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2196623903 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-415-surfs-up 01:40:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes In "Anomaly" we pick up where we left off, investigating the mystery THING that sent a space station tuchus-over-teakettle and made Kwejian an ex-planet. Book is really going through it and signs up for a TERRIFICALLY dangerous mission, which is his prerogative, but did he HAVE to bring the cat? He also gets saddled with a holo-Stamets, whose resting mourning face has nothing on Book's unrelenting anguish. Also this week: mentor Tilly, a pair of Captains, and sci-fi horror! [Anomaly: 01:05; The Blog: 54:47] [Leave the lights on: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/798154459721138176/scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-void ] [If you missed our Jason X coverage last year: https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-43-jason-x-spacey-jacey ] In "Anomaly" we pick up where we left off, invest… In "Anomaly" we pick up where we left off, investigating the mystery THING that sent a space station tuchus-over-teakettle and made Kwejian an ex-planet. Book is really going through it and signs up for a TERRIFICALLY dangerous mission, which is his prerogative, but did he HAVE to bring the cat? He also gets saddled with a holo-Stamets, whose resting mourning face has nothing on Book's unrelenting anguish. Also this week: mentor Tilly, a pair of Captains, and sci-fi horror! [Anomaly: 01:05; The Blog: 54:47] [Leave the lights on: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/798154459721138176/scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-void ] [If you missed our Jason X coverage last year: https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-43-jason-x-spacey-jacey ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2191157719 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-414-a-no-kwejian-scenario 01:38:19 A Star to Steer Her By yes Season 4 of "Discovery" starts with a BANG! Haha, no but seriously a planet gets blown up in "Kobayashi Maru". Meanwhile, Tilly and Adira have to save a space station that's gotten all squiddled and is tumbling out of control during a mission overseen by the Federation's new apparently-micromanager President. But is there something else going on? Also this week: uniform upgrades, tonal shifts, and the monsters of science fiction! [Kobayashi Maru: 02:43; the Monster Mash: BLOG: 59:52] [boys becoming men, men becoming wolves: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/797497438274551808/the-monster-at-the-end-of-this-blogpost ] Season 4 of "Discovery" starts with a BANG! Haha,… Season 4 of "Discovery" starts with a BANG! Haha, no but seriously a planet gets blown up in "Kobayashi Maru". Meanwhile, Tilly and Adira have to save a space station that's gotten all squiddled and is tumbling out of control during a mission overseen by the Federation's new apparently-micromanager President. But is there something else going on? Also this week: uniform upgrades, tonal shifts, and the monsters of science fiction! [Kobayashi Maru: 02:43; the Monster Mash: BLOG: 59:52] [boys becoming men, men becoming wolves: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/797497438274551808/the-monster-at-the-end-of-this-blogpost ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2185318263 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-413-in-subspace-dilithium-can-hear-you-scream 01:51:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the end of Season 3 and the answer to the big mystery that was set up so long ago: where's "That Hope Is You, Part 2"? Oh! Here it is! On the ship, we get some underwhelming action scenes while back on the dilithium planet, Saru gets to have a successful dinner and also play space Dad! How does it all shake out? How did we feel about it? You'll have to listen and see! Also this week: wave after wave, somehow The Grinch, and the season wrap chat! [THIYpt2: 01:34; wrap it up: 56:09] [Another one in the can: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/796857312356728832/discovery-season-3-do-you-have-some-aloe-for-that ] It's the end of Season 3 and the answer to the bi… It's the end of Season 3 and the answer to the big mystery that was set up so long ago: where's "That Hope Is You, Part 2"? Oh! Here it is! On the ship, we get some underwhelming action scenes while back on the dilithium planet, Saru gets to have a successful dinner and also play space Dad! How does it all shake out? How did we feel about it? You'll have to listen and see! Also this week: wave after wave, somehow The Grinch, and the season wrap chat! [THIYpt2: 01:34; wrap it up: 56:09] [Another one in the can: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/796857312356728832/discovery-season-3-do-you-have-some-aloe-for-that ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2180382851 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-412-the-hard-the 01:52:01 A Star to Steer Her By yes Michael goes full Jean-Luc McClane this week in "There is a Tide...". Never mind whatever was going on with Saru and Co, as that plot is just completely gone this week so we can have some action moments of varying quality. We also meet Osyraa's most valuable henchmen: a dude we thought was dead and someone who is simultaneously the smartest person in the Galaxy and ENTIRELY oblivious to how evil his boss is. Also this week: pooples, literal deus ex machina, and sci-fi tech! [Tide: 01:23; gadgets and gizmos aplenty: 1:08:16] [You want thingamabobs? We've got 12! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/796225981080846336/thank-sci-fi-we-invented-the-whatever-device] Michael goes full Jean-Luc McClane this week in "… Michael goes full Jean-Luc McClane this week in "There is a Tide...". Never mind whatever was going on with Saru and Co, as that plot is just completely gone this week so we can have some action moments of varying quality. We also meet Osyraa's most valuable henchmen: a dude we thought was dead and someone who is simultaneously the smartest person in the Galaxy and ENTIRELY oblivious to how evil his boss is. Also this week: pooples, literal deus ex machina, and sci-fi tech! [Tide: 01:23; gadgets and gizmos aplenty: 1:08:16] [You want thingamabobs? We've got 12! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/796225981080846336/thank-sci-fi-we-invented-the-whatever-device] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2176088019 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-411-oh-well-thats-certainly-an-explanation 01:41:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes Finally, we get to the root of The Burn in "Su'Kal"! That...that's really what you're going with, "Discovery"? Huh. But on the plus they let Doug Jones out from behind his customary makeup to let him really run free as Saru goes through a bit of an emotional wringer. Meanwhile, Tilly is left in charge and gets to take part in a time-honored "Trek" tradition of losing her ship to pirates. Dang it. Also this week: Culber is finally tagging along, Michael is finally xenoanthropologizing, and we're talking about sci-fi vehicles! [Su'Kal: 00:53; Get in: 56:31] [Vroom vroom: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/795592066996600832/pimp-my-sci-fi-ride ] Finally, we get to the root of The Burn in "Su'Ka… Finally, we get to the root of The Burn in "Su'Kal"! That...that's really what you're going with, "Discovery"? Huh. But on the plus they let Doug Jones out from behind his customary makeup to let him really run free as Saru goes through a bit of an emotional wringer. Meanwhile, Tilly is left in charge and gets to take part in a time-honored "Trek" tradition of losing her ship to pirates. Dang it. Also this week: Culber is finally tagging along, Michael is finally xenoanthropologizing, and we're talking about sci-fi vehicles! [Su'Kal: 00:53; Get in: 56:31] [Vroom vroom: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/795592066996600832/pimp-my-sci-fi-ride ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2172308361 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-410-farewell-to-a-monster 01:36:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes It may not be three ghosts but Georgiou is getting her own little "Christmas Carol" in "Terra Firma, Part 2". Witness what this show seems to think is a redemption of everyone's favorite (?) genocidal maniac as she's kind of nice to Mirror Saru and has her daughter murder a bunch of people in her name. Look, we don't know what they were going for here, either. Also this week: thank goodness for Sonequa, wasting Killy, and a look back at the Mirror Universe! [Note: Picard S.2 spoilers 36:55 - 37:33] [TF2: 01:50; How did we get here?: 1:00:18] [Break out the skimpy costumes: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/794961272577851392/were-all-mad-here-in-the-mirror-universe] It may not be three ghosts but Georgiou is gettin… It may not be three ghosts but Georgiou is getting her own little "Christmas Carol" in "Terra Firma, Part 2". Witness what this show seems to think is a redemption of everyone's favorite (?) genocidal maniac as she's kind of nice to Mirror Saru and has her daughter murder a bunch of people in her name. Look, we don't know what they were going for here, either. Also this week: thank goodness for Sonequa, wasting Killy, and a look back at the Mirror Universe! [Note: Picard S.2 spoilers 36:55 - 37:33] [TF2: 01:50; How did we get here?: 1:00:18] [Break out the skimpy costumes: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/794961272577851392/were-all-mad-here-in-the-mirror-universe] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2168366523 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-409-arras 01:24:37 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's another jaunt to The Mirror Universe (or perhaps *A* Mirror Universe) this week as the "Discovery" writers have to figure out a way to get Georgiou into the past for what was then planned to be a "Section 31" series. In "Terra Firma, Part 1" the effects of being away from her universe and time are threatening to strike the Emperor down, and only a man in a funny hat may have the key to save her. There's also some incidental Burn stuff, as a treat. Also this week: bringing back an old favorite, amazing makeup, and Mirror People! [Terra Firma 1: 01:00; Not-quite-familiar faces: 44:12] [Glob eht: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/794325473825046528/mirror-mirror-on-the-viewscreen] It's another jaunt to The Mirror Universe (or per… It's another jaunt to The Mirror Universe (or perhaps *A* Mirror Universe) this week as the "Discovery" writers have to figure out a way to get Georgiou into the past for what was then planned to be a "Section 31" series. In "Terra Firma, Part 1" the effects of being away from her universe and time are threatening to strike the Emperor down, and only a man in a funny hat may have the key to save her. There's also some incidental Burn stuff, as a treat. Also this week: bringing back an old favorite, amazing makeup, and Mirror People! [Terra Firma 1: 01:00; Not-quite-familiar faces: 44:12] [Glob eht: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/794325473825046528/mirror-mirror-on-the-viewscreen] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2164275153 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:01:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-47-tales-from-the-holodeck-ix-three-mudds-and-a-lizard 01:46:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's that time of year again! We're right around our anniversary so we've cracked open our noggins and brought you more of our trademark fanfics in our trademark styles! It's the "Discovery" crew's turn to be our weird little puppets, and we've not only wound up with a Mudd trio, but our first-ever total character choice overlap! So settle in for some very noncanonical tales by your favorite "Trek" talkers! This week: improving a joke, singing a song, and K is for Klingon! Caitlin: 02:46; https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793707033641795584/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-caitlins Jake: 10:15; https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793707127836442624/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-jakes Chris: 39:25; https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793707155887931392/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-chriss Ames: 1:05:58; https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793707364967727104/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-amess It's that time of year again! We're right around … It's that time of year again! We're right around our anniversary so we've cracked open our noggins and brought you more of our trademark fanfics in our trademark styles! It's the "Discovery" crew's turn to be our weird little puppets, and we've not only wound up with a Mudd trio, but our first-ever total character choice overlap! So settle in for some very noncanonical tales by your favorite "Trek" talkers! This week: improving a joke, singing a song, and K is for Klingon! Caitlin: 02:46; https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793707033641795584/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-caitlins Jake: 10:15; https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793707127836442624/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-jakes Chris: 39:25; https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793707155887931392/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-chriss Ames: 1:05:58; https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793707364967727104/tales-from-the-holodeck-dis-fanfic-amess star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2160663012 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:52:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-408-my-planet-needs-me 01:30:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes There's trouble on the (possibly tiny?) world of Kwejian this week, and Book has to book it over there in "The Sanctuary"! Surprisingly convincing the Starfleet powers-that-be to let the "Discovery" and her crew tag along is super easy, barely an inconvenience, and we're all getting involved in family drama that overlaps neatly with the oft-mentioned Emerald Chain its boss Osyraa! Also this week: two plots with one stone, the Federation Quid Pro Quo, and comedy sci-fi! [Sanctuary: 01:11; yuk it up: 47:03] [set phasers to fun!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793057384742486016/a-priest-an-alien-and-a-time-traveler-walk-into ] There's trouble on the (possibly tiny?) world of … There's trouble on the (possibly tiny?) world of Kwejian this week, and Book has to book it over there in "The Sanctuary"! Surprisingly convincing the Starfleet powers-that-be to let the "Discovery" and her crew tag along is super easy, barely an inconvenience, and we're all getting involved in family drama that overlaps neatly with the oft-mentioned Emerald Chain its boss Osyraa! Also this week: two plots with one stone, the Federation Quid Pro Quo, and comedy sci-fi! [Sanctuary: 01:11; yuk it up: 47:03] [set phasers to fun!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793057384742486016/a-priest-an-alien-and-a-time-traveler-walk-into ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2156680623 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-407-absolute-candor-and-absolute-killjoys 01:27:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes The search for the origin of The Burn continues in "Unification III", and our next step is Vulcan! Wait, no, it's called Ni'Var now. At the home to a still-not-quite meshed Vulcan and Romulan culture, Michael Burnham has to defend her thesis while Saru gets to engage in the ages-old "Trek" tradition of being a captain who makes a pass at a guest star. Also this week: sci-fi pinching from Judaism, Advocate Momchael, and military sci-fi! [Unification III: 00:47; FALL IN...IN SPACE (sometimes)!: 52:59] [Drop and read it twenty times!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/792426499446833153/im-not-at-all-tired-of-all-these-star-wars] The search for the origin of The Burn continues i… The search for the origin of The Burn continues in "Unification III", and our next step is Vulcan! Wait, no, it's called Ni'Var now. At the home to a still-not-quite meshed Vulcan and Romulan culture, Michael Burnham has to defend her thesis while Saru gets to engage in the ages-old "Trek" tradition of being a captain who makes a pass at a guest star. Also this week: sci-fi pinching from Judaism, Advocate Momchael, and military sci-fi! [Unification III: 00:47; FALL IN...IN SPACE (sometimes)!: 52:59] [Drop and read it twenty times!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/792426499446833153/im-not-at-all-tired-of-all-these-star-wars] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2152785159 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:01:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-406-number-one-did-a-big-number-two 01:31:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes The "Discovery" crew is still finding their legs and has JUST gained a modicum of trust from Admiral Vance, so of course Michael is going to immediately go rogue in "Scavengers". Book has possibly been taken captive on a hunt for clues to The Burn, so it's up to her and Georgiou to face off against a Nepo Baby in a cement fact...ah, futuristic scrap yard. Plus Stamets chills out a bit. Also this week: Linus shenanigans, the Canadian starship, and alien invasions! [Scavengers: 02:02; Welcome to Earth: 50:54] [except for when Earth is coming to YOU: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/791789580533841920/we-come-in-peace-jk-lol ] The "Discovery" crew is still finding their legs … The "Discovery" crew is still finding their legs and has JUST gained a modicum of trust from Admiral Vance, so of course Michael is going to immediately go rogue in "Scavengers". Book has possibly been taken captive on a hunt for clues to The Burn, so it's up to her and Georgiou to face off against a Nepo Baby in a cement fact...ah, futuristic scrap yard. Plus Stamets chills out a bit. Also this week: Linus shenanigans, the Canadian starship, and alien invasions! [Scavengers: 02:02; Welcome to Earth: 50:54] [except for when Earth is coming to YOU: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/791789580533841920/we-come-in-peace-jk-lol ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2149043364 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-405-a-lukewarm-welcome 01:48:44 A Star to Steer Her By yes The "Discovery" has found her way to Starfleet in "Die Trying"! A shame everyone assumes they might be temporal agents here to cause Time Shenanigans! In an attempt to prove their trustworthiness they head off to a mission that leads to another pre-departure infodump that could've made a character interesting WAY sooner! Also this week: phreaking with Georgiou, a game changer, and alternate realities! [Die Trying: 00:41; it's familiar, but not QUITE: 1:06:30] [oh, THAT's different!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/791154064875470848/through-more-and-more-looking-glasses ] The "Discovery" has found her way to Starfleet in… The "Discovery" has found her way to Starfleet in "Die Trying"! A shame everyone assumes they might be temporal agents here to cause Time Shenanigans! In an attempt to prove their trustworthiness they head off to a mission that leads to another pre-departure infodump that could've made a character interesting WAY sooner! Also this week: phreaking with Georgiou, a game changer, and alternate realities! [Die Trying: 00:41; it's familiar, but not QUITE: 1:06:30] [oh, THAT's different!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/791154064875470848/through-more-and-more-looking-glasses ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2139292110 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-404-memories-not-found 01:20:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes The "Discovery" crew continues its twofold search for Starfleet and a little inner peace in "Forget Me Not". A trip to Trill seems like it could hold the answers, until "Star Trek" remembers that the Trill government is just...just awful. Back on the ship, Saru asks the computer for help planning a party and it goes as well as one might expect. Never ask an AI for advice, Saru! Also this week: The Great Gazoo, why the Ames Maneuver rarely happens, and fictional dystopias! [Forget Me Not: 01:04; Dystopic Media (no, not the actual news): 40:09] [You don't need a high rating to read this: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/790525943047389184/one-mans-utopia-is-another-mans-dystopia] The "Discovery" crew continues its twofold search… The "Discovery" crew continues its twofold search for Starfleet and a little inner peace in "Forget Me Not". A trip to Trill seems like it could hold the answers, until "Star Trek" remembers that the Trill government is just...just awful. Back on the ship, Saru asks the computer for help planning a party and it goes as well as one might expect. Never ask an AI for advice, Saru! Also this week: The Great Gazoo, why the Ames Maneuver rarely happens, and fictional dystopias! [Forget Me Not: 01:04; Dystopic Media (no, not the actual news): 40:09] [You don't need a high rating to read this: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/790525943047389184/one-mans-utopia-is-another-mans-dystopia] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2135409555 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-403-good-tree-nice-planet 01:24:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes Now that the gang's back together, it's time to continue the hunt for Starfleet and the Federation in "People of Earth"! But it turns out the titular people have become real jerks and are under attack by mysterious space jerks, and the "Discovery" crew is caught in the middle of it all! Meanwhile Stamets finds someone new to be smug at. Also this week: unsubtle costume coding, music choices, and the post-Apocalypse! [Earth: 00:40; blog: 43:42] [someone else broke it, we're just living in the aftermath: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/789902267480424448/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-binge-it] Now that the gang's back together, it's time to c… Now that the gang's back together, it's time to continue the hunt for Starfleet and the Federation in "People of Earth"! But it turns out the titular people have become real jerks and are under attack by mysterious space jerks, and the "Discovery" crew is caught in the middle of it all! Meanwhile Stamets finds someone new to be smug at. Also this week: unsubtle costume coding, music choices, and the post-Apocalypse! [Earth: 00:40; blog: 43:42] [someone else broke it, we're just living in the aftermath: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/789902267480424448/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-binge-it] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2131392723 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-402-the-future-ancient 01:24:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes The "Discovery" crew may have been separated from Michael, but their arrival in the future also starts off with a jolt. A search for where and when they might be leads them to a "Trek" tradition: the alien locale that is suspiciously similar to a Western, complete with spur sounds and swinging doors! And on the ship, Stamets continues to be so stubborn as to risk his life. Classic Paul! Also this week: deus ex kicking, unclear lessons, and time travel! [Far From Home: 01:15; this blog is from the past: 51:28] [or was it the future? https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/789251196682682368/wibbly-wobbly-timey-wimey-and-sometimes-both ] The "Discovery" crew may have been separated from… The "Discovery" crew may have been separated from Michael, but their arrival in the future also starts off with a jolt. A search for where and when they might be leads them to a "Trek" tradition: the alien locale that is suspiciously similar to a Western, complete with spur sounds and swinging doors! And on the ship, Stamets continues to be so stubborn as to risk his life. Classic Paul! Also this week: deus ex kicking, unclear lessons, and time travel! [Far From Home: 01:15; this blog is from the past: 51:28] [or was it the future? https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/789251196682682368/wibbly-wobbly-timey-wimey-and-sometimes-both ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2127400962 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-401-kool-aid-manning 01:31:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes Season 3 of "Discovery" starts off with a bang—rather literally, as Michael's first act in the future is to have a space-car accident. In "That Hope is You, Part 1", Burnham finds her plan to save all living things from Control might have succeeded, but in its place a new crisis arose: a dilithium-destroying cataclysm known simply as "The Burn". Now with her new...friend?...Book, she begins her search for not only her shipmates, but the Federation and Starfleet. Also this week: bird clock, the Smuggler and his Queen, and Sci-Fi origins! [Hope pt 1: 00:35; falling into science fiction: 49:00] [where'd we come from, anyway?: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/788617220254318592/babys-first-sci-fi-indoctrination] Season 3 of "Discovery" starts off with a bang—ra… Season 3 of "Discovery" starts off with a bang—rather literally, as Michael's first act in the future is to have a space-car accident. In "That Hope is You, Part 1", Burnham finds her plan to save all living things from Control might have succeeded, but in its place a new crisis arose: a dilithium-destroying cataclysm known simply as "The Burn". Now with her new...friend?...Book, she begins her search for not only her shipmates, but the Federation and Starfleet. Also this week: bird clock, the Smuggler and his Queen, and Sci-Fi origins! [Hope pt 1: 00:35; falling into science fiction: 49:00] [where'd we come from, anyway?: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/788617220254318592/babys-first-sci-fi-indoctrination] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2123540748 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-400-experience-trivia 01:00:31 A Star to Steer Her By yes Welcome all to the 400th mainline episode of "A Star to Steer Her By"! While it was always theoretical we'd make it this far, it's still a little mad that we actually have (and more, really, when you consider all the Ten Forwards and Shore Leaves that are counted separately). And we're celebrating by doing our own little twist on "Star Trek" Trivial Pursuit, with a little help from a piece of legendary merchandise! Also this week: planning the next round of fanfics! [The Game: 00:41; The Plan: 51:52] Welcome all to the 400th mainline episode of "A S… Welcome all to the 400th mainline episode of "A Star to Steer Her By"! While it was always theoretical we'd make it this far, it's still a little mad that we actually have (and more, really, when you consider all the Ten Forwards and Shore Leaves that are counted separately). And we're celebrating by doing our own little twist on "Star Trek" Trivial Pursuit, with a little help from a piece of legendary merchandise! Also this week: planning the next round of fanfics! [The Game: 00:41; The Plan: 51:52] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2119607406 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-399-perhaps-once-was 01:18:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes Back when the New Era of "Trek" was...new...they did "Short Treks". We looked at the first batch back between Seasons 1 and 2 of Discovery and have lamented since more than once that it's something they should have done more of. But considering we were largely cooler on the second batch, maybe there was a reason... Also this week: weird messages, back to cartoons, and ranking the lot! [Timestamps: Q&A: 01:21; The Trouble With Edward: 15:28; Ask Not: 27:03; Ephraim and Dot: 35:57; The Girl Who Made the Stars: 43:16; Children of Mars: 49:27; top'n'bottoms: 59:56] [But what did we think? Look here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/787354379387879424/short-andor-sweet-the-best-and-worst-short-treks] Back when the New Era of "Trek" was...new...they … Back when the New Era of "Trek" was...new...they did "Short Treks". We looked at the first batch back between Seasons 1 and 2 of Discovery and have lamented since more than once that it's something they should have done more of. But considering we were largely cooler on the second batch, maybe there was a reason... Also this week: weird messages, back to cartoons, and ranking the lot! [Timestamps: Q&A: 01:21; The Trouble With Edward: 15:28; Ask Not: 27:03; Ephraim and Dot: 35:57; The Girl Who Made the Stars: 43:16; Children of Mars: 49:27; top'n'bottoms: 59:56] [But what did we think? Look here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/787354379387879424/short-andor-sweet-the-best-and-worst-short-treks] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2115755931 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-398-go-see-a-star-war 01:38:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've reached the end of S.2 of "Discovery" and...it's a LOT, guys. "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part II" is mostly action sequences all just strung together rapid-fire with only a few, regrettably-brief pauses for character work. Also one of the worst lines in the history of "Star Trek" is here. All we need is some Beastie Boys and we're at the crossroads of all off JJ Abrams' worst impulses. Also this week: Bill & Ted, rocky ships, and wrapping season 2! [Sorrow2: 01:13; momentary rankings: 1:02:45] [In summation: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/786712440848220160/discovery-season-2-mystery-boxes-all-the-way-down] We've reached the end of S.2 of "Discovery" and..… We've reached the end of S.2 of "Discovery" and...it's a LOT, guys. "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part II" is mostly action sequences all just strung together rapid-fire with only a few, regrettably-brief pauses for character work. Also one of the worst lines in the history of "Star Trek" is here. All we need is some Beastie Boys and we're at the crossroads of all off JJ Abrams' worst impulses. Also this week: Bill & Ted, rocky ships, and wrapping season 2! [Sorrow2: 01:13; momentary rankings: 1:02:45] [In summation: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/786712440848220160/discovery-season-2-mystery-boxes-all-the-way-down] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2111648625 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-397-letters-home-and 01:09:31 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're coming to the end of Season 2 of Discovery, with the penultimate episode "Such Sweet Sorrow"! With the Sphere Data scuppering the Janeway Maneuver, the crew decides to recycle the time travel plan on a larger scale. But they're going to need some help from the "Enterprise" and a familiar face! Well, familiar if you watched the related "Short Trek", which was not possible in all regions...good job, Paramount. Also this week: small space, tactical joke strike, and "Enterprise" aliens! [Sorrow: 00:32; The Blog: 52:10] [Whole lotta prosthetics: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/786080521966026752/top-3-star-trek-enterprise-alien-races] We're coming to the end of Season 2 of Discovery,… We're coming to the end of Season 2 of Discovery, with the penultimate episode "Such Sweet Sorrow"! With the Sphere Data scuppering the Janeway Maneuver, the crew decides to recycle the time travel plan on a larger scale. But they're going to need some help from the "Enterprise" and a familiar face! Well, familiar if you watched the related "Short Trek", which was not possible in all regions...good job, Paramount. Also this week: small space, tactical joke strike, and "Enterprise" aliens! [Sorrow: 00:32; The Blog: 52:10] [Whole lotta prosthetics: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/786080521966026752/top-3-star-trek-enterprise-alien-races] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2107888290 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-396-field-trips 01:03:27 A Star to Steer Her By yes The Klingon Soap Opera returns and Michael takes a merry jaunt across space in "Through the Valley of Shadows". Pike is seeking the rather mystical-sounding Time Crystal from a Klingon monastery that looks like it was plucked straight from Earth, while Burnham has gone rogue yet again in search of information on Control. And along the way they both encounter familiar faces that aren't at all familiar and could literally have been ANYONE else. Also this week: Arthur Denting Pike, the nature of Leland, and "Enterprise" villains! [Timestamps: "Shadows": 01:37; ENT Heavies: 50:03] [We promise it's not just John 12 times: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/785444497963220992/top-3-star-trek-enterprise-villains] The Klingon Soap Opera returns and Michael takes … The Klingon Soap Opera returns and Michael takes a merry jaunt across space in "Through the Valley of Shadows". Pike is seeking the rather mystical-sounding Time Crystal from a Klingon monastery that looks like it was plucked straight from Earth, while Burnham has gone rogue yet again in search of information on Control. And along the way they both encounter familiar faces that aren't at all familiar and could literally have been ANYONE else. Also this week: Arthur Denting Pike, the nature of Leland, and "Enterprise" villains! [Timestamps: "Shadows": 01:37; ENT Heavies: 50:03] [We promise it's not just John 12 times: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/785444497963220992/top-3-star-trek-enterprise-villains] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2103966612 Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-395-momchael-in-the 01:09:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's all happening now, finally getting into gear...kinda near the end of things. Oops. In "Perpetual Infinity", Control makes its big play as we find out what Ma Burnham has been up to since her apparent death! Also this week: drone editing, Supercorn, and "Enterprise" minor characters! [Perpetual Infinity: 00:53; ENT Cadet Review: 57:53] [Yes, "Enterprise" is back. Sorry. But here's some stuff we liked!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/784818924363612160/top-3-star-trek-enterprise-characters ] It's all happening now, finally getting into gear… It's all happening now, finally getting into gear...kinda near the end of things. Oops. In "Perpetual Infinity", Control makes its big play as we find out what Ma Burnham has been up to since her apparent death! Also this week: drone editing, Supercorn, and "Enterprise" minor characters! [Perpetual Infinity: 00:53; ENT Cadet Review: 57:53] [Yes, "Enterprise" is back. Sorry. But here's some stuff we liked!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/784818924363612160/top-3-star-trek-enterprise-characters ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2099980290 Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-394-red-angel-in-the-spacetime-fold 01:02:26 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're running out of season so it's time to have a bunch of reveals at once! Turns out we know who the Red Angel is, and now we've got to capture them in their titular episode! Also Michael gets an in-person retcon courtesy of Section 31! Also also we moan about "Picard" for a bit and get a little spoilery, so maybe watch out for that (37:28 - 40:00). Meanwhile this week: civilian clothes, the scale of destruction, and wrapping up melding! [The Red Angel: 00:49; farewell for now to melds: 49:34] [just...just touchin' faces all over the shop: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/784175586571599872/ill-spock-the-world-and-meld-with-you-pt-3 ] We're running out of season so it's time to have … We're running out of season so it's time to have a bunch of reveals at once! Turns out we know who the Red Angel is, and now we've got to capture them in their titular episode! Also Michael gets an in-person retcon courtesy of Section 31! Also also we moan about "Picard" for a bit and get a little spoilery, so maybe watch out for that (37:28 - 40:00). Meanwhile this week: civilian clothes, the scale of destruction, and wrapping up melding! [The Red Angel: 00:49; farewell for now to melds: 49:34] [just...just touchin' faces all over the shop: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/784175586571599872/ill-spock-the-world-and-meld-with-you-pt-3 ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2096008638 Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-393-bishop-to-queens 01:13:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes The sum is somehow greater than its parts this week on "Discovery", as an overwrought trope plays a sort-of central role and we get to know someone just in time to never see them again in "Project Daedalus". The plot doesn't so much ramp up as spiral off into a whole new direction as the real villain is finally/suddenly revealed. Meanwhile, Spock is in A MOOD. Also this week: the Oilers, the relentless march of time, and the second part of our Mind Melds talk! [Daedalus: 04:36; more meldin': 49:12] [our blogs are one: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/783553413803802624/ill-spock-the-world-and-meld-with-you-pt-2] The sum is somehow greater than its parts this we… The sum is somehow greater than its parts this week on "Discovery", as an overwrought trope plays a sort-of central role and we get to know someone just in time to never see them again in "Project Daedalus". The plot doesn't so much ramp up as spiral off into a whole new direction as the real villain is finally/suddenly revealed. Meanwhile, Spock is in A MOOD. Also this week: the Oilers, the relentless march of time, and the second part of our Mind Melds talk! [Daedalus: 04:36; more meldin': 49:12] [our blogs are one: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/783553413803802624/ill-spock-the-world-and-meld-with-you-pt-2] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2091842712 Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-392-serving-spock 01:11:41 A Star to Steer Her By yes Brace yourself for the earliest possible "Trek" nostalgia as we return to Talos IV to check in with some oddly beefy Talosians and a somewhat less messed-up Vina in "If Memory Serves"! The first ever "Trek" antagonists return to help unscramble Spock's eggs, but at a price! Will the big reveal of the source of Michael and Spock's rift feel worth the buildup?! Meanwhile, back on the ship, Culber continues to deal with being alive again, and sharing a ship with his killer. Also this week: big ratings, big beard opinions, and big melding! [Timetamps: If Memory Serves: 00:43; Mind Melds, pt 1: 45:43] [My tumbl to your tumbl: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/782902385389584384/ill-spock-the-world-and-meld-with-you-part-1] Brace yourself for the earliest possible "Trek" n… Brace yourself for the earliest possible "Trek" nostalgia as we return to Talos IV to check in with some oddly beefy Talosians and a somewhat less messed-up Vina in "If Memory Serves"! The first ever "Trek" antagonists return to help unscramble Spock's eggs, but at a price! Will the big reveal of the source of Michael and Spock's rift feel worth the buildup?! Meanwhile, back on the ship, Culber continues to deal with being alive again, and sharing a ship with his killer. Also this week: big ratings, big beard opinions, and big melding! [Timetamps: If Memory Serves: 00:43; Mind Melds, pt 1: 45:43] [My tumbl to your tumbl: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/782902385389584384/ill-spock-the-world-and-meld-with-you-part-1] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2087910183 Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-391-between-a-spock 01:26:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes Bit of a double-filler show this week, as Michael drops in on the folks and Pike decides to chill with Tyler in "Light and Shadows". Just kind of spinning our wheels here until we FINALLY see Spock, tho he's not really in a state to do much more than be there. Back with the ship, we're laying some groundwork for later payoff, maybe? Also we remember Stamets has a weird relationship with time. Also this week: time prefixing, evil tech squids, and familiar faces! [Timestamps: Light and Shadows: 01:29; It's Full of Guest Stars: 48:19] [Hey, it's you!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/782279174919454720/hes-from-that-other-star-trek] Bit of a double-filler show this week, as Michael… Bit of a double-filler show this week, as Michael drops in on the folks and Pike decides to chill with Tyler in "Light and Shadows". Just kind of spinning our wheels here until we FINALLY see Spock, tho he's not really in a state to do much more than be there. Back with the ship, we're laying some groundwork for later payoff, maybe? Also we remember Stamets has a weird relationship with time. Also this week: time prefixing, evil tech squids, and familiar faces! [Timestamps: Light and Shadows: 01:29; It's Full of Guest Stars: 48:19] [Hey, it's you!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/782279174919454720/hes-from-that-other-star-trek] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2083862274 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-46-uss-callister 01:24:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes Slight change of plans this week! The latest season of "Black Mirror" recently dropped, bringing with it the new "USS Callister: Into Infinity". Since we loved and covered the original a surprisingly long time ago we knew we had to check out the new one. The crew may be free of Daly but the stakes are higher, as prohibitive monetization makes survival almost impossible. And they don't have infinite lives anymore... Also this week: strike-scrapped plans, whale or Smurf, and the comedy stylings of Charlie Brooker! [note: spoilers for "Being John Malkovich" from 1:19:56 - 1:20:28] Slight change of plans this week! The latest seas… Slight change of plans this week! The latest season of "Black Mirror" recently dropped, bringing with it the new "USS Callister: Into Infinity". Since we loved and covered the original a surprisingly long time ago we knew we had to check out the new one. The crew may be free of Daly but the stakes are higher, as prohibitive monetization makes survival almost impossible. And they don't have infinite lives anymore... Also this week: strike-scrapped plans, whale or Smurf, and the comedy stylings of Charlie Brooker! [note: spoilers for "Being John Malkovich" from 1:19:56 - 1:20:28] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2079990999 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:01:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-390-day-of-the-danglia 01:25:55 A Star to Steer Her By yes The Prime Directive is about as strong as wet tissue paper as usual, as Starfleet's need to dig into the Red Signals outweighs their morals. Then again, how moral was sitting by watching what was happening on Kaminar? No one except now-fearless Saru really cares about that, though, but luckily everything spirals out of control as usual and civilization is turned upside-down in "The Sound of Thunder"! Also this week: teasing 400, space dramatics, and the final recast! [Timestamps: Thunder: 02:43; "Enterprise" recasting: 57:15] [blog it good: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/781012879923101697/fantasy-casting-enterprise?source=share ] The Prime Directive is about as strong as wet tis… The Prime Directive is about as strong as wet tissue paper as usual, as Starfleet's need to dig into the Red Signals outweighs their morals. Then again, how moral was sitting by watching what was happening on Kaminar? No one except now-fearless Saru really cares about that, though, but luckily everything spirals out of control as usual and civilization is turned upside-down in "The Sound of Thunder"! Also this week: teasing 400, space dramatics, and the final recast! [Timestamps: Thunder: 02:43; "Enterprise" recasting: 57:15] [blog it good: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/781012879923101697/fantasy-casting-enterprise?source=share ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2074892856 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:01:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-389-science-ping-pong 01:39:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're bouncing hard and fast between plots this week, and they don't quite gel. In "Saints of Imperfection" Section 31 is in everyone's face, which is weird for a supposedly-secret organization, and Stamets continues the search for Tilly...and finds someone very unexpected. Well, unexpected in-universe. In the real world we all knew it was coming. Also this week: Ghostbusters, Spaceballs, and recasting "Voyager"! [timestamps: Spacedock Saints: 00:34; Voyager casting: 49:58] [d'blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/780387436607029248/fantasy-casting-voyager?source=share] We're bouncing hard and fast between plots this w… We're bouncing hard and fast between plots this week, and they don't quite gel. In "Saints of Imperfection" Section 31 is in everyone's face, which is weird for a supposedly-secret organization, and Stamets continues the search for Tilly...and finds someone very unexpected. Well, unexpected in-universe. In the real world we all knew it was coming. Also this week: Ghostbusters, Spaceballs, and recasting "Voyager"! [timestamps: Spacedock Saints: 00:34; Voyager casting: 49:58] [d'blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/780387436607029248/fantasy-casting-voyager?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2069410656 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-388-communication 01:43:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Star Trek" has always loved its various probes, from Nomad to V'Ger to the "Inner Light" time capsule, and now "Discovery" is getting in on it with their mystery info sphere in "An Obol for Charon". Unfortunately it ends up wreaking havoc on ship systems AND Saru's biology, threatening both! And I guess everyone, at least based on the former. Also the Tilly Mushroom Friend (?) plot continues. Also this week: odd song, odd chest, and recasting the DS9 guests! [Timestamps: Obol: 01:27; Blog: 1:03:24] [A funny array of folks: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/779751603440893952/fantasy-casting-ds9-recurring-characters?source=share] "Star Trek" has always loved its various probes, … "Star Trek" has always loved its various probes, from Nomad to V'Ger to the "Inner Light" time capsule, and now "Discovery" is getting in on it with their mystery info sphere in "An Obol for Charon". Unfortunately it ends up wreaking havoc on ship systems AND Saru's biology, threatening both! And I guess everyone, at least based on the former. Also the Tilly Mushroom Friend (?) plot continues. Also this week: odd song, odd chest, and recasting the DS9 guests! [Timestamps: Obol: 01:27; Blog: 1:03:24] [A funny array of folks: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/779751603440893952/fantasy-casting-ds9-recurring-characters?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2064016144 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-387-soap-trek 01:29:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes Hope you like "General Hospital", because "Discovery" is going full "Eastenders" this week with "Point of Light". There's a secret baby and a sort-of-love triangle on the Klingon side of things, and while Tilly might not have an evil twin, she has a weird imaginary friend/infection! Oh, and Section 31 shows up. Ugh. Also this week: middle naming, running lights, and recasting DS9 - part one! [Timestamps: Point of Light: 01:22; DS9 fantasy casting: 54:43] [blog it: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/779115931211366400/fantasy-casting-ds9-the-regulars?source=share] Hope you like "General Hospital", because "Discov… Hope you like "General Hospital", because "Discovery" is going full "Eastenders" this week with "Point of Light". There's a secret baby and a sort-of-love triangle on the Klingon side of things, and while Tilly might not have an evil twin, she has a weird imaginary friend/infection! Oh, and Section 31 shows up. Ugh. Also this week: middle naming, running lights, and recasting DS9 - part one! [Timestamps: Point of Light: 01:22; DS9 fantasy casting: 54:43] [blog it: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/779115931211366400/fantasy-casting-ds9-the-regulars?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2058264704 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-386-a-reading-from-the 01:32:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes The "Discovery" crew is jumping farther than they've ever gone before in "New Eden". A new Red Signal from the far end of the Beta Quadrant leads them to a colony somehow descended from WW3-era humans. Meanwhile, Tilly makes bad choices with a rock and Owo gets convenient-but-pointless background! Also this week: up yours, Phlox; empathy, in this economy?; and recasting TNG! [Timestamps: New Eden: 02:13; Fantasy TNG Actors: 1:00:17] [Check the picks: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/778476642669625344/fantasy-casting-tng?source=share] The "Discovery" crew is jumping farther than they… The "Discovery" crew is jumping farther than they've ever gone before in "New Eden". A new Red Signal from the far end of the Beta Quadrant leads them to a colony somehow descended from WW3-era humans. Meanwhile, Tilly makes bad choices with a rock and Owo gets convenient-but-pointless background! Also this week: up yours, Phlox; empathy, in this economy?; and recasting TNG! [Timestamps: New Eden: 02:13; Fantasy TNG Actors: 1:00:17] [Check the picks: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/778476642669625344/fantasy-casting-tng?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2052907196 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-385-spock-tease 01:27:10 A Star to Steer Her By yes The second season of "Discovery" is underway, and it's bringing Captain Pike along for the ride! In "Brother", mysterious signals have appeared simultaneously throughout the galaxy and it's up to the "Disco" crew and her new commander to figure out what's going on. The trail leads to an unnecessarily action-packed asteroid field and a much more stoic engineer. Also this week: tons of setup, unsubtle stand-in, and recasting TOS! [timestamps: Brother: 01:40; fantasy casts: 1:03:28] [TOS recast: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/777846688575602688/fantasy-casting-tos] The second season of "Discovery" is underway, and… The second season of "Discovery" is underway, and it's bringing Captain Pike along for the ride! In "Brother", mysterious signals have appeared simultaneously throughout the galaxy and it's up to the "Disco" crew and her new commander to figure out what's going on. The trail leads to an unnecessarily action-packed asteroid field and a much more stoic engineer. Also this week: tons of setup, unsubtle stand-in, and recasting TOS! [timestamps: Brother: 01:40; fantasy casts: 1:03:28] [TOS recast: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/777846688575602688/fantasy-casting-tos] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2047513896 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-384-steamed-hams-but 01:17:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes Back in the day, streaming "Trek" tried a fun little experiment that actually worked out pretty well! So of course they only did it twice. This week we're looking at the first four "Short Treks", bite-sized bits that go a bit outside the usual realms of the show. This time around we've got a stowaway, two different kinds of rescue, and a rascally con-man! Also this week: kids shows, cartoons, and title cards! [Timestamps: Runaway: 04:01; Calypso: 21:49; The Brightest Star: 38:31; The Escape Artist: 56:50; The Blog: 1:06:14] [Intros: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/777202555238449152/short-intros-for-short-treks ] NOTE: we get into some, we'll say, "heavy foreshadowing" for S.2 of "Discovery" in our discussion of "Calypso". We never go full spoiler but if you really want to go into it TOTALLY clean, maybe skip that one. Back in the day, streaming "Trek" tried a fun lit… Back in the day, streaming "Trek" tried a fun little experiment that actually worked out pretty well! So of course they only did it twice. This week we're looking at the first four "Short Treks", bite-sized bits that go a bit outside the usual realms of the show. This time around we've got a stowaway, two different kinds of rescue, and a rascally con-man! Also this week: kids shows, cartoons, and title cards! [Timestamps: Runaway: 04:01; Calypso: 21:49; The Brightest Star: 38:31; The Escape Artist: 56:50; The Blog: 1:06:14] [Intros: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/777202555238449152/short-intros-for-short-treks ] NOTE: we get into some, we'll say, "heavy foreshadowing" for S.2 of "Discovery" in our discussion of "Calypso". We never go full spoiler but if you really want to go into it TOTALLY clean, maybe skip that one. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2042801292 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-383-someone-set-us-up 01:48:20 A Star to Steer Her By yes And with that, we come to "Will You Take My Hand?", the season 1 finale of "Discovery"! A daring mission to the Klingon Homeworld, led by the Mirror Georgiou, is suspicious from the off and soon revealed to be another case of Admirals Behaving Badly. Will the Federation give up on its values in the face of its seeming destruction, or will cooler heads prevail? Also this week: introf*cktion, the Howard count, and the elephant in the room! [Hand: 02:01; Season Discussion: 01:17:26] [The Blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/776576040046854144/discovery-season-1-our-best-first-season-since] And with that, we come to "Will You Take My Hand?… And with that, we come to "Will You Take My Hand?", the season 1 finale of "Discovery"! A daring mission to the Klingon Homeworld, led by the Mirror Georgiou, is suspicious from the off and soon revealed to be another case of Admirals Behaving Badly. Will the Federation give up on its values in the face of its seeming destruction, or will cooler heads prevail? Also this week: introf*cktion, the Howard count, and the elephant in the room! [Hand: 02:01; Season Discussion: 01:17:26] [The Blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/776576040046854144/discovery-season-1-our-best-first-season-since] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2038237236 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-382-all-your-base-are-belong-to-us 01:27:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's almost the end of the first season of "Discovery"! In "The War Without, The War Within", Starfleet and the Federation are on their back foot. Having the cloak-detecting algorithm may not be enough on its own, so what can our heroes do? How about have a variety of scenes that don't quite add up to a proper episode? Oh. That's what we're going with. Hm. Also this week: magical science, pacing problems, and a pet face-off! [War: 01:15; Dog v. Cat: 52:21] [Best in show: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/775936261699584000/whos-a-good-boy-spot-vs-porthos ] It's almost the end of the first season of "Disco… It's almost the end of the first season of "Discovery"! In "The War Without, The War Within", Starfleet and the Federation are on their back foot. Having the cloak-detecting algorithm may not be enough on its own, so what can our heroes do? How about have a variety of scenes that don't quite add up to a proper episode? Oh. That's what we're going with. Hm. Also this week: magical science, pacing problems, and a pet face-off! [War: 01:15; Dog v. Cat: 52:21] [Best in show: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/775936261699584000/whos-a-good-boy-spot-vs-porthos ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2032773976 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-381-somebody-that-i-used-to-know 01:21:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes In "What's Past Is Prologue" everyone really doesn't get that just because someone is identical to a lost loved one doesn't mean you can expect them to BEHAVE like that lost someone. Especially if they're from an alternate universe with diametrically opposite morals! Idiots! Everyone is idiots! And Saru makes a speech. Also this week: the reality of mushrooms, the idiot ball, and Mayweather! [Past: 01:23; Forgotten Soul: 1:00:06] [no pranks here, just a blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/775303925787230208/character-spotlight-travis-mayweather ] In "What's Past Is Prologue" everyone really does… In "What's Past Is Prologue" everyone really doesn't get that just because someone is identical to a lost loved one doesn't mean you can expect them to BEHAVE like that lost someone. Especially if they're from an alternate universe with diametrically opposite morals! Idiots! Everyone is idiots! And Saru makes a speech. Also this week: the reality of mushrooms, the idiot ball, and Mayweather! [Past: 01:23; Forgotten Soul: 1:00:06] [no pranks here, just a blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/775303925787230208/character-spotlight-travis-mayweather ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2026869196 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-380-the-dead-speak 01:07:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well great. now we've got Mirror Georgiou to deal with! in "Vaulting Ambition" the mirror universe gets more complicated and more ridiculous in equal measure as Michael has to change plans on the fly. Meanwhile, the season has ANOTHER twist to fling at us! Also this week: Voqler, goofy eyes, and Hoshi Sato! [Timestamps: Vaulting Ambition: 00:39; Ensign Sato: 44:15] [Hailing frequencies open: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/774664993926987776/character-spotlight-hoshi-sato] Note: spoilers for "Game of Thrones". No, the original Well great. now we've got Mirror Georgiou to deal… Well great. now we've got Mirror Georgiou to deal with! in "Vaulting Ambition" the mirror universe gets more complicated and more ridiculous in equal measure as Michael has to change plans on the fly. Meanwhile, the season has ANOTHER twist to fling at us! Also this week: Voqler, goofy eyes, and Hoshi Sato! [Timestamps: Vaulting Ambition: 00:39; Ensign Sato: 44:15] [Hailing frequencies open: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/774664993926987776/character-spotlight-hoshi-sato] Note: spoilers for "Game of Thrones". No, the original star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2021483561 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-379-adventures-in-mirrortown 01:05:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes The "Discovery" crew continues their trek through the Mirror Universe this week with "The Wolf Inside". Can Burnham retain her core beliefs even while going undercover among some of the worst people ever? What will become of Tyler when his secret comes out? And is there any universe where Sarek is a good father?! Also this week: dramatic reenactment, damn/thank God for spores, and...oh. Phlox. It had to happen. [Wolf: 01:21; Just the WORST Doctor: 42:20] [Hide your celery: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/774038402099298304/character-spotlight-phlox] The "Discovery" crew continues their trek through… The "Discovery" crew continues their trek through the Mirror Universe this week with "The Wolf Inside". Can Burnham retain her core beliefs even while going undercover among some of the worst people ever? What will become of Tyler when his secret comes out? And is there any universe where Sarek is a good father?! Also this week: dramatic reenactment, damn/thank God for spores, and...oh. Phlox. It had to happen. [Wolf: 01:21; Just the WORST Doctor: 42:20] [Hide your celery: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/774038402099298304/character-spotlight-phlox] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2015863667 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-378-just-accept-it 01:25:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes Oh man we are SO back! By which I mean back to the Mirror Universe, simultaneously this show's least favorite and favorite place to visit depending on which host you're listening to! In "Despite Yourself" the Discovery crew needs desperately to blend in to figure out if there's a way for them to get out of this land of impossible doppelgangers and fascist fashion without losing themselves on the way! Also this week: an unfortunate trope, obvious in retrospect, and Malcolm Reed! [timestamps: Despite Yourself: 00:41; Mr. Tactical Alert: 1:04:09] [report for training!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/773399528688828417/character-spotlight-malcolm-reed] Oh man we are SO back! By which I mean back to th… Oh man we are SO back! By which I mean back to the Mirror Universe, simultaneously this show's least favorite and favorite place to visit depending on which host you're listening to! In "Despite Yourself" the Discovery crew needs desperately to blend in to figure out if there's a way for them to get out of this land of impossible doppelgangers and fascist fashion without losing themselves on the way! Also this week: an unfortunate trope, obvious in retrospect, and Malcolm Reed! [timestamps: Despite Yourself: 00:41; Mr. Tactical Alert: 1:04:09] [report for training!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/773399528688828417/character-spotlight-malcolm-reed] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2010014227 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-377-klig-ol-bitties 01:09:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes Content warning: episode contains depiction of SA and we discuss briefly. After last week's disappointing entry, we're on to something much more interesting with "Into the Forest I Go". It's time for a daring mission onto an enemy ship to protect the weird wisps and maybe win the war! But will it all go wrong when Tyler encounters his torturer? Also this week: modern psych, saying the thing, and Trip! [Forest: 01:08; Tucker: 45:57] [Cap'n: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/772767095112040448/character-spotlight-charles-trip-tucker?source=share ] Content warning: episode contains depiction of SA… Content warning: episode contains depiction of SA and we discuss briefly. After last week's disappointing entry, we're on to something much more interesting with "Into the Forest I Go". It's time for a daring mission onto an enemy ship to protect the weird wisps and maybe win the war! But will it all go wrong when Tyler encounters his torturer? Also this week: modern psych, saying the thing, and Trip! [Forest: 01:08; Tucker: 45:57] [Cap'n: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/772767095112040448/character-spotlight-charles-trip-tucker?source=share ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2004597115 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:00:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-376-planetfalling-asleep-at-a-mid-episode 01:28:24 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've got three plots this week and somehow almost nothing happens in "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"! We finally have an away mission and Saru goes a bit nuts, which is certainly very "Trek". Meanwhile, Stamets is feeling the strain of being a living navigational computer. And L'Rell meets Cornwell. Yup. Also this week: belated holiday, The Simpsons, and T'Pol! [gift exchange: 01:44; Pretentious Latin Title: 22:16; Subcommander: 59:08] [T'mblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/772154565302861825/character-spotlight-tpol?source=share] We've got three plots this week and somehow almos… We've got three plots this week and somehow almost nothing happens in "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"! We finally have an away mission and Saru goes a bit nuts, which is certainly very "Trek". Meanwhile, Stamets is feeling the strain of being a living navigational computer. And L'Rell meets Cornwell. Yup. Also this week: belated holiday, The Simpsons, and T'Pol! [gift exchange: 01:44; Pretentious Latin Title: 22:16; Subcommander: 59:08] [T'mblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/772154565302861825/character-spotlight-tpol?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1998047355 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-45-edge-of-tomorrow 01:18:10 A Star to Steer Her By yes Inspired by last week's "Discovery" time loop episode, we're taking a look at 2014's action sci-fi time-loop trip "Edge of Tomorrow". Tom Cruise plays a media relations army man thrust into actual battle and lasts about as long as you'd expect...until some alien magic makes it so he gets to try again. And again. AND AGAIN. Can he save the planet AND get out of the loop with the help of Emily Blunt? Join us and find out! Also this week: plot holes, video games, and marketing! Inspired by last week's "Discovery" time loop epi… Inspired by last week's "Discovery" time loop episode, we're taking a look at 2014's action sci-fi time-loop trip "Edge of Tomorrow". Tom Cruise plays a media relations army man thrust into actual battle and lasts about as long as you'd expect...until some alien magic makes it so he gets to try again. And again. AND AGAIN. Can he save the planet AND get out of the loop with the help of Emily Blunt? Join us and find out! Also this week: plot holes, video games, and marketing! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1994472043 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-375-mudd-is-the-fire-in-which-we-burnham 01:32:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes Harry Mudd is back and he's out for revenge in "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"! He's got some inexplicable time magic creating a loop that should allow him to pull off the perfect heist, and a spore-dappled Stamets might be the only person that can throw a wrench into his plans! With a little help from our main character, of course. Also this week: whalebutt transport, tonal dissonance, and...oh. Jonathan Archer. Ugh. [Magic: 01:59; Archer: 1:00:09] [Everyone's least favorite Captain: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/770885906979864576/character-spotlight-jonathan-archer?source=share] Harry Mudd is back and he's out for revenge in "M… Harry Mudd is back and he's out for revenge in "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"! He's got some inexplicable time magic creating a loop that should allow him to pull off the perfect heist, and a spore-dappled Stamets might be the only person that can throw a wrench into his plans! With a little help from our main character, of course. Also this week: whalebutt transport, tonal dissonance, and...oh. Jonathan Archer. Ugh. [Magic: 01:59; Archer: 1:00:09] [Everyone's least favorite Captain: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/770885906979864576/character-spotlight-jonathan-archer?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1989432767 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-374-sarek-is-a-terrible-father 01:10:48 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Discovery" is expanding the Bad Dad lore; we already knew Sarek wasn't great at the whole father thing, but when his adopted daughter dives into his subconscious in "Lethe", we find out he maybe gives Worf a run for his money. And in the B plot: an inappropriate Doctor/Patient relationship NOT involving Bashir! Also this week: judgy tech, Pokémon (somehow), and the multi-part conclusion! [Lethe: 02:23; blog: 48:33] [Finish Up: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/770227753179119616/to-be-continued-multi-parters-in-star-trek-part?source=share ] "Discovery" is expanding the Bad Dad lore; we alr… "Discovery" is expanding the Bad Dad lore; we already knew Sarek wasn't great at the whole father thing, but when his adopted daughter dives into his subconscious in "Lethe", we find out he maybe gives Worf a run for his money. And in the B plot: an inappropriate Doctor/Patient relationship NOT involving Bashir! Also this week: judgy tech, Pokémon (somehow), and the multi-part conclusion! [Lethe: 02:23; blog: 48:33] [Finish Up: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/770227753179119616/to-be-continued-multi-parters-in-star-trek-part?source=share ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1981341995 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-373-do-something-muddy 01:18:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week's episode, "Choose Your Pain", engages in a time-honored "Trek" tradition: the Captain takes a shuttle somewhere instead of his massive starship and gets captured. Who could've seen that coming? What will be worse for Lorca: Klingon torture or sharing a cell with one Harcourt Fenton Mudd? Also this week: the big F, Tippecanoe, and more multi-part chat! [Choose Your Pain: 01:05; Voyager multi-parters: 48:52] [Multiblog, pt 3: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/769598207668961280/to-be-continued-multi-parters-in-star-trek-part?source=share] This week's episode, "Choose Your Pain", engages … This week's episode, "Choose Your Pain", engages in a time-honored "Trek" tradition: the Captain takes a shuttle somewhere instead of his massive starship and gets captured. Who could've seen that coming? What will be worse for Lorca: Klingon torture or sharing a cell with one Harcourt Fenton Mudd? Also this week: the big F, Tippecanoe, and more multi-part chat! [Choose Your Pain: 01:05; Voyager multi-parters: 48:52] [Multiblog, pt 3: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/769598207668961280/to-be-continued-multi-parters-in-star-trek-part?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1973824527 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-44-765874-unification 00:49:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes A bit of a detour from our planned "Discovery" watch as OTOY and The Roddenberry Archive threw everyone a bit of a surprise for "Generations" 30th anniversary. Join us to check out a new short, a continuation of work OTOY has been doing for the past few years. We get a final journey for Captain Kirk, (maybe? depending on how you view it?) through the magic of modern CG and body-doubles. And also Easter Eggs. Too many, maybe. Also this week: so many layers, more MST3k than you'd expect, and some spoilers (S.3 Discovery, S.2/3 Picard, 2001: A Space Odyssey). The videos: 765874 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng8qTIythnA Memory Wall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzeznWVQu5o Regeneration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KXU2Ob8gYY Unification - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgOZFny7F50 A bit of a detour from our planned "Discovery" wa… A bit of a detour from our planned "Discovery" watch as OTOY and The Roddenberry Archive threw everyone a bit of a surprise for "Generations" 30th anniversary. Join us to check out a new short, a continuation of work OTOY has been doing for the past few years. We get a final journey for Captain Kirk, (maybe? depending on how you view it?) through the magic of modern CG and body-doubles. And also Easter Eggs. Too many, maybe. Also this week: so many layers, more MST3k than you'd expect, and some spoilers (S.3 Discovery, S.2/3 Picard, 2001: A Space Odyssey). The videos: 765874 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng8qTIythnA Memory Wall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzeznWVQu5o Regeneration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KXU2Ob8gYY Unification - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgOZFny7F50 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1968740299 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-372-pulling-an-equinox 01:58:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes Brace yourself for the second-longest and probably-goofiest "Trek" title ever as we spend this week looking at "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry". The stakes are higher than ever for the "Discovery" crew to get her spore drive working properly as the Klingons launch an attack on a key Federation dilithium mining facility. Also Landry has really, fatally bad research methodology. Also this week: a poorly-aged name-drop, a VERY judgmental suitcase, and DS9 multi-parters! [Lambknife: 03:49; continuing the to be continued: 56:00] [tumbl this way: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/768327984720576512/to-be-continued-multi-parters-in-star-trek-part?source=share ] Brace yourself for the second-longest and probabl… Brace yourself for the second-longest and probably-goofiest "Trek" title ever as we spend this week looking at "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry". The stakes are higher than ever for the "Discovery" crew to get her spore drive working properly as the Klingons launch an attack on a key Federation dilithium mining facility. Also Landry has really, fatally bad research methodology. Also this week: a poorly-aged name-drop, a VERY judgmental suitcase, and DS9 multi-parters! [Lambknife: 03:49; continuing the to be continued: 56:00] [tumbl this way: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/768327984720576512/to-be-continued-multi-parters-in-star-trek-part?source=share ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1963261035 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-371-everyone-knows-that 01:22:35 A Star to Steer Her By yes With that pesky, extra-long introduction out of the way, "Discovery" can start proper with "Context Is for Kings"! Michael's on her way to space jail until she's bailed out by the shady Captain Gabriel Lorca. He's got secret plans that involve a grumpy scientists, we meet a chatty roommate, and conveniently enough some of Burnham's old crew is along for the ride! Also this week: a literal friend ship, a little information as a treat, and multi-parters! [timestamps: Context: 01:25; multi-blog, pt 1: 55:25] [starting now, but ending later: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/767698117467488256/to-be-continued-multi-parters-in-star-trek-part?source=share ] With that pesky, extra-long introduction out of t… With that pesky, extra-long introduction out of the way, "Discovery" can start proper with "Context Is for Kings"! Michael's on her way to space jail until she's bailed out by the shady Captain Gabriel Lorca. He's got secret plans that involve a grumpy scientists, we meet a chatty roommate, and conveniently enough some of Burnham's old crew is along for the ride! Also this week: a literal friend ship, a little information as a treat, and multi-parters! [timestamps: Context: 01:25; multi-blog, pt 1: 55:25] [starting now, but ending later: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/767698117467488256/to-be-continued-multi-parters-in-star-trek-part?source=share ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1957665115 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-370-the-vulcan-goodbye 01:45:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're picking up right where we left off last week as the "Discovery" premiere wraps up with "Battle at the Binary Stars"! The Klingons have the advantage and Burnham is in the clink. How on earth will anyone survive long enough for there to be a third episode?! Also this week: T'Kuvma's Playhouse, Vulcan superpowers, and series finales! [Battle: 03:19; finale chat: 1:08:58] [bloggins: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/767054994845433856/coming-in-for-a-landing-finales-in-star-trek?source=share] We're picking up right where we left off last wee… We're picking up right where we left off last week as the "Discovery" premiere wraps up with "Battle at the Binary Stars"! The Klingons have the advantage and Burnham is in the clink. How on earth will anyone survive long enough for there to be a third episode?! Also this week: T'Kuvma's Playhouse, Vulcan superpowers, and series finales! [Battle: 03:19; finale chat: 1:08:58] [bloggins: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/767054994845433856/coming-in-for-a-landing-finales-in-star-trek?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1951362015 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-369-the-vulcan-ahoy-hoy 02:14:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes And we're back! Back to "Trek", back to the (soft rebooted) Prime Universe, but not quite back to normal! It's a new era of TV across the board and between that and introducing a whole new show we somehow ran very long discussing only a single episode of "Discovery," part one of its pilot: "The Vulcan Hello"! Meet Michael Burnham and a whole bunch of other folks you probably don't need to remember as "Trek" tries to launch itself into the streaming era! Also blogtivities are back as we talk preceding premieres!! Also this week: marble Klingons, this is TV now, and Pilots! [timestamps: The Vulcan Hello: 03:47; Pilots: 1:20:21] [da blog is back!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/766430934414311424/engage-the-autopilot-pilot-episodes-in-star-trek?source=share] And we're back! Back to "Trek", back to the (soft… And we're back! Back to "Trek", back to the (soft rebooted) Prime Universe, but not quite back to normal! It's a new era of TV across the board and between that and introducing a whole new show we somehow ran very long discussing only a single episode of "Discovery," part one of its pilot: "The Vulcan Hello"! Meet Michael Burnham and a whole bunch of other folks you probably don't need to remember as "Trek" tries to launch itself into the streaming era! Also blogtivities are back as we talk preceding premieres!! Also this week: marble Klingons, this is TV now, and Pilots! [timestamps: The Vulcan Hello: 03:47; Pilots: 1:20:21] [da blog is back!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/766430934414311424/engage-the-autopilot-pilot-episodes-in-star-trek?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1945918067 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-43-jason-x-spacey-jacey 01:07:31 A Star to Steer Her By yes Happy Halloween, everyone! We decided to take advantage of the fact that the holiday is on a Thursday this year and sat down to watch the low-budget campfest that is "Jason X"! It looks like it cost roughly $12 and starred every Canadian actor that wasn't working on a "Stargate" or other syndicated early-2000s sci-fi series over a weekend off, which honestly just adds to its bizarre atmosphere. Two of your hosts have never seen a single "Friday the 13th" before this, so what was their opinion of this odd, self-aware outing? Listen to find out! Also this week: effort distribution, rim-face, and better than "Star Wars"? Happy Halloween, everyone! We decided to take adv… Happy Halloween, everyone! We decided to take advantage of the fact that the holiday is on a Thursday this year and sat down to watch the low-budget campfest that is "Jason X"! It looks like it cost roughly $12 and starred every Canadian actor that wasn't working on a "Stargate" or other syndicated early-2000s sci-fi series over a weekend off, which honestly just adds to its bizarre atmosphere. Two of your hosts have never seen a single "Friday the 13th" before this, so what was their opinion of this odd, self-aware outing? Listen to find out! Also this week: effort distribution, rim-face, and better than "Star Wars"? star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1939706822 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-42-the-captains-shatners-lament 01:16:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well. We weren't sure what exactly to expect going into William Shatner's other foray into "Trek" documentary making, "The Captains", but we definitely weren't expecting THIS. Join us as The Shat turns everything into a self-serving therapy session, especially with Patrick Stewart! Gape in horror at the mind-numbing misogyny he spews in front of Kate Mulgrew! Be pleasantly surprised by how darn personable Bakula is! Blink and you'll miss Chris Pine! And wonder, forever, if Avery Brooks is messing with Shatner or if he's genuinely that odd! Also this week: Shut up, Bill. Please. Really. Just...just shut up, for the love of God, let your subjects speak! Lord. Well. We weren't sure what exactly to expect goin… Well. We weren't sure what exactly to expect going into William Shatner's other foray into "Trek" documentary making, "The Captains", but we definitely weren't expecting THIS. Join us as The Shat turns everything into a self-serving therapy session, especially with Patrick Stewart! Gape in horror at the mind-numbing misogyny he spews in front of Kate Mulgrew! Be pleasantly surprised by how darn personable Bakula is! Blink and you'll miss Chris Pine! And wonder, forever, if Avery Brooks is messing with Shatner or if he's genuinely that odd! Also this week: Shut up, Bill. Please. Really. Just...just shut up, for the love of God, let your subjects speak! Lord. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1936182047 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-368-third-times-the-charm 01:32:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes With JJ off to work on his beloved "Star Wars" and Simon Peg on writing duties, we come to the (as of writing) end of the Kelvin Timeline. They're going out on a high note, though, featuring the best of their outings and one of the better big screen "Trek" experiences overall. With a better understanding of the characters and world, and a really great new character, the Kelvin crew deliver a fine (possible) swan song. Also this week: quick changes, cycling through disagreement, and letting a woman be a person! With JJ off to work on his beloved "Star Wars" an… With JJ off to work on his beloved "Star Wars" and Simon Peg on writing duties, we come to the (as of writing) end of the Kelvin Timeline. They're going out on a high note, though, featuring the best of their outings and one of the better big screen "Trek" experiences overall. With a better understanding of the characters and world, and a really great new character, the Kelvin crew deliver a fine (possible) swan song. Also this week: quick changes, cycling through disagreement, and letting a woman be a person! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1931340512 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-367-the-wroth-of-harrison 01:45:21 A Star to Steer Her By yes So the 2009 reboot actually did pretty well, the Kelvin timeline has been established, time to really go out there and oh never mind it's a lame "Wrath of Khan" rehash. With a white Khan. And an ultra-objectified Carol Marcus. And Kirk and Spock are mad at each other for...reasons? Still a better 9/11 "Trek" than "Enterprise", tho. Also this week: simply confusing, the hero's journey (?), and the worst science yet! So the 2009 reboot actually did pretty well, the … So the 2009 reboot actually did pretty well, the Kelvin timeline has been established, time to really go out there and oh never mind it's a lame "Wrath of Khan" rehash. With a white Khan. And an ultra-objectified Carol Marcus. And Kirk and Spock are mad at each other for...reasons? Still a better 9/11 "Trek" than "Enterprise", tho. Also this week: simply confusing, the hero's journey (?), and the worst science yet! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1927670675 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-366-nero-fiddled-while-canon-burned 01:53:26 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well the whole prequel thing wasn't great with "Enterprise", so Paramount went to the next "we're out of ideas" phase: REBOOT! Yes, they've dumped Berman but brought in Abrams to bring his "Star Wars" flavored touch to "Star Trek". Time gets warped, Kirk gets drifted, and everyone gets significantly younger in 2009's "Star Trek"! Also this week: Kelvinizing ourselves, gross relationships, and scale issues. Well the whole prequel thing wasn't great with "E… Well the whole prequel thing wasn't great with "Enterprise", so Paramount went to the next "we're out of ideas" phase: REBOOT! Yes, they've dumped Berman but brought in Abrams to bring his "Star Wars" flavored touch to "Star Trek". Time gets warped, Kirk gets drifted, and everyone gets significantly younger in 2009's "Star Trek"! Also this week: Kelvinizing ourselves, gross relationships, and scale issues. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1923525737 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-41-trektrospective 01:47:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes Somehow we've made it: after a little over 8 years and hundreds of episodes we've covered all the "Trek" that aired on broadcast TV from 1966-2005. Before we jump to the next phases of the franchise, we thought we'd take a little time to have a more general discussion about everything that got us here. It's a broad overview where we re-cover the camp and cardboard sets of the 60s, the renaissance of the film and TNG eras, and the great 90s spinoffs! Also "Enterprise" is there. Also this week: our favorite cameo host, the most Kirk, and Caitlin on the ENT finale! Somehow we've made it: after a little over 8 year… Somehow we've made it: after a little over 8 years and hundreds of episodes we've covered all the "Trek" that aired on broadcast TV from 1966-2005. Before we jump to the next phases of the franchise, we thought we'd take a little time to have a more general discussion about everything that got us here. It's a broad overview where we re-cover the camp and cardboard sets of the 60s, the renaissance of the film and TNG eras, and the great 90s spinoffs! Also "Enterprise" is there. Also this week: our favorite cameo host, the most Kirk, and Caitlin on the ENT finale! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1919019779 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-40-tales-from-the-holodeck-viii-enterprising-tales 01:50:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Enterprise" might be over, but she has one last outing...sort of. If its finale was HORRIBLE fanfiction, how about you step right up for some, if we do say so ourselves, much better fanfiction! Yes, your stalwarts are at it again, putting their own unique spins on the "Star Trek" universe with the crew of the NX-01. This time: contests, crossovers, tantalizing tubers, and gettin' PRANKED! Timestamps and links! Caitlin's fic: 01:41 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761993533238476800/tales-from-the-holodeck-ent-fanfic-caitlins?source=share Chris's: 09:58 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761993551347400704/tales-from-the-holodeck-ent-fanfic-chriss?source=share Ames's: 42:56 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761993559383621632/tales-from-the-holodeck-ent-fanfic-amess?source=share Jake's: 1:24:42 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761993563490942976/tales-from-the-holodeck-ent-fanfic-jakes?source=share "Enterprise" might be over, but she has one last … "Enterprise" might be over, but she has one last outing...sort of. If its finale was HORRIBLE fanfiction, how about you step right up for some, if we do say so ourselves, much better fanfiction! Yes, your stalwarts are at it again, putting their own unique spins on the "Star Trek" universe with the crew of the NX-01. This time: contests, crossovers, tantalizing tubers, and gettin' PRANKED! Timestamps and links! Caitlin's fic: 01:41 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761993533238476800/tales-from-the-holodeck-ent-fanfic-caitlins?source=share Chris's: 09:58 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761993551347400704/tales-from-the-holodeck-ent-fanfic-chriss?source=share Ames's: 42:56 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761993559383621632/tales-from-the-holodeck-ent-fanfic-amess?source=share Jake's: 1:24:42 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761993563490942976/tales-from-the-holodeck-ent-fanfic-jakes?source=share star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1914934640 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-365-unbelievably-dumb 02:17:13 A Star to Steer Her By yes Our collective dislike of "Enterprise" is hardly a secret, but even your hosts (and our guest) agree this show deserved a better sendoff than "These Are the Voyages...", or at least a sendoff that was about itself. Rather than simply wrapping things up with the preceding two-parter, the talentless hacks in charge decided to sideline the cast of this show in favor of tacking a horrible B-plot onto a good TNG episode that is made worse by its presence. An astoundingly dimwitted end to a poorly-executed program. Also this week: hating crowds, seeking pranks, and ending "Enterprise". [timestamps: These Are the Voyages...: 03:55; S.4 Wrap: 1:15:34; Series Rankings: 1:32:58] [S.3 tops/bottoms: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761362141052878848/even-a-fanfic-season-of-enterprise-is-better-than?source=share Series "Best": https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761362600221114368/top-five-star-trek-ent-episodes?source=share Series Worst: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761363181391282176/bottom-five-star-trek-ent-episodes?source=share ] Our collective dislike of "Enterprise" is hardly … Our collective dislike of "Enterprise" is hardly a secret, but even your hosts (and our guest) agree this show deserved a better sendoff than "These Are the Voyages...", or at least a sendoff that was about itself. Rather than simply wrapping things up with the preceding two-parter, the talentless hacks in charge decided to sideline the cast of this show in favor of tacking a horrible B-plot onto a good TNG episode that is made worse by its presence. An astoundingly dimwitted end to a poorly-executed program. Also this week: hating crowds, seeking pranks, and ending "Enterprise". [timestamps: These Are the Voyages...: 03:55; S.4 Wrap: 1:15:34; Series Rankings: 1:32:58] [S.3 tops/bottoms: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761362141052878848/even-a-fanfic-season-of-enterprise-is-better-than?source=share Series "Best": https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761362600221114368/top-five-star-trek-ent-episodes?source=share Series Worst: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/761363181391282176/bottom-five-star-trek-ent-episodes?source=share ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1910393231 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-364-expecting-the-dumbest-outcome 01:22:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're in the home stretch and "Enterprise" sure is cranking up the stupid to 11! What's the dumbest twist you could have? The two-parter "Demons" and "Terra Prime" has a good chance of using it. RoboCop himself has dropped into "Trek" to unleash a scheme that really only makes sense if you're already a deranged xenophobe who got his hands on some loose DNA. The Romulans would look askance at this weirdo. Anyway, he's trying to stop "Star Trek" from happening which, honestly, if all you knew was "Enterprise" you might, too. Also this week: RoboCop got a type; you've never guess the mole!; and Reg Barclay! [timestamps: episodes: 01:04; Broccoli: 1:06:25] [get out of the holodeck and over to the tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/760734475010359296/character-spotlight-reginald-barclay?source=share] [BONUS LINK! Jake's Voyager fanfic: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743530759585792/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-jakes-story?source=share] We're in the home stretch and "Enterprise" sure i… We're in the home stretch and "Enterprise" sure is cranking up the stupid to 11! What's the dumbest twist you could have? The two-parter "Demons" and "Terra Prime" has a good chance of using it. RoboCop himself has dropped into "Trek" to unleash a scheme that really only makes sense if you're already a deranged xenophobe who got his hands on some loose DNA. The Romulans would look askance at this weirdo. Anyway, he's trying to stop "Star Trek" from happening which, honestly, if all you knew was "Enterprise" you might, too. Also this week: RoboCop got a type; you've never guess the mole!; and Reg Barclay! [timestamps: episodes: 01:04; Broccoli: 1:06:25] [get out of the holodeck and over to the tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/760734475010359296/character-spotlight-reginald-barclay?source=share] [BONUS LINK! Jake's Voyager fanfic: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743530759585792/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-jakes-story?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1905786086 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-363-ninety-percent-dumb 02:03:20 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the moment one of your hosts has been waiting for and the others have been dreading! It's time for the "Enterprise" take on the Mirror Universe in the campy two-parter "In a Mirror, Darkly". Watch as we and a guest struggle to tell the difference between Prime and Mirror Archer and wonder if other people weren't allowed to be evil ENOUGH. Also this week: prop comps, Shatner, and Seven of Nine! [Timestamps: Mirror: 01:28; Seven of Nine,Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix 01: 1:32:36] [get to the alcove: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/760078552394874880/character-spotlight-seven-of-nine?source=share] It's the moment one of your hosts has been waitin… It's the moment one of your hosts has been waiting for and the others have been dreading! It's time for the "Enterprise" take on the Mirror Universe in the campy two-parter "In a Mirror, Darkly". Watch as we and a guest struggle to tell the difference between Prime and Mirror Archer and wonder if other people weren't allowed to be evil ENOUGH. Also this week: prop comps, Shatner, and Seven of Nine! [Timestamps: Mirror: 01:28; Seven of Nine,Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix 01: 1:32:36] [get to the alcove: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/760078552394874880/character-spotlight-seven-of-nine?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1901487762 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-362-worst-rectons-ever 01:50:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes Oh, boy, time to get some new "Trek" lore! No, not the android kind, the backstory kind! Also I guarantee it's a kind no one sensible wanted, needed, or ended up liking! First up, it takes two terrible episodes to find out why the Klingons are so darn different in TOS with "Affliction" and "Divergence"! After that, brace yourself for what a misogynist thinks female empowerment is in the absolutely disgraceful "Bound"! Also this week: "Speed" Trek, the Ames Protocol, and Kes! [timestamps: Afflergence: 02:32; Bound: 1:02:00; Kes: 1:32:15] [the ship's med student/gardener can be found here: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/759447993092030464/character-spotlight-kes?source=share] Oh, boy, time to get some new "Trek" lore! No, no… Oh, boy, time to get some new "Trek" lore! No, not the android kind, the backstory kind! Also I guarantee it's a kind no one sensible wanted, needed, or ended up liking! First up, it takes two terrible episodes to find out why the Klingons are so darn different in TOS with "Affliction" and "Divergence"! After that, brace yourself for what a misogynist thinks female empowerment is in the absolutely disgraceful "Bound"! Also this week: "Speed" Trek, the Ames Protocol, and Kes! [timestamps: Afflergence: 02:32; Bound: 1:02:00; Kes: 1:32:15] [the ship's med student/gardener can be found here: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/759447993092030464/character-spotlight-kes?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1897405836 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-361-the-big-special-best-friend-ship-fleet 01:16:19 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well now the Romulans have gone and done it! In their convoluted attempt to destabilize the region they've just gone and helped lay the groundwork for the eventual United Federation of Planets! Maybe there was a better use for their super psychic powered self-repairing ships than this? Also Trip and T'Pol's relationship takes a decidedly teen drama turn in the 11th hour because why not? Join us for "United" and "The Aenar"! Also this week: ancient traditions*, iced coffee in space, and Neelix! [timestamps: episodes: 01:10; the Ambassador: 51:16] [ambassador, reporter, sitter, cook: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/758822816123666432/character-spotlight-neelix?source=share] Well now the Romulans have gone and done it! In t… Well now the Romulans have gone and done it! In their convoluted attempt to destabilize the region they've just gone and helped lay the groundwork for the eventual United Federation of Planets! Maybe there was a better use for their super psychic powered self-repairing ships than this? Also Trip and T'Pol's relationship takes a decidedly teen drama turn in the 11th hour because why not? Join us for "United" and "The Aenar"! Also this week: ancient traditions*, iced coffee in space, and Neelix! [timestamps: episodes: 01:10; the Ambassador: 51:16] [ambassador, reporter, sitter, cook: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/758822816123666432/character-spotlight-neelix?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1892073057 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:43:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-360-for-reasons 01:21:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone's up to something this week, tho motivation is maybe a bit vague. First up: voyeuristic aliens are being really creepy and possessing the crew just so they can watch people die in "Observer Effect". After that, someone has come up with a needlessly elaborate ship to try and start a war between the Andorians and Tellarites in "Babel One". Also this week: special special humans, emotional violence, and The EMH! [Timestamps: Observer Effect: 01:02; Babel One: 24:31; The Doctor: 1:05:06] [Active the Emergency Tumblr Hologram: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/758190703422717952/character-spotlight-emergency-medical-hologram?source=share] Everyone's up to something this week, tho motivat… Everyone's up to something this week, tho motivation is maybe a bit vague. First up: voyeuristic aliens are being really creepy and possessing the crew just so they can watch people die in "Observer Effect". After that, someone has come up with a needlessly elaborate ship to try and start a war between the Andorians and Tellarites in "Babel One". Also this week: special special humans, emotional violence, and The EMH! [Timestamps: Observer Effect: 01:02; Babel One: 24:31; The Doctor: 1:05:06] [Active the Emergency Tumblr Hologram: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/758190703422717952/character-spotlight-emergency-medical-hologram?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1885994199 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-359-tpow-vs-the-space-ghost 01:32:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes Step right up to the bout of the 22nd century as the final showdown between the forces of EVIL face the forces of...ah...Archer and Co in "Kir'Shara"! But don't leave just yet, as in our next round it's man vs their own past hubris in "Daedalus"! Also this week: the 90s S, Chris tries to pull a Jake, and Harry Kim! [timestamps: Kir'Shara: 01:14; Daedalus: 43:27; Ensign Kim: 1:13:23] [play that saxy music, Harry!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/757552542974656512/character-spotlight-harry-kim?source=share] Step right up to the bout of the 22nd century as … Step right up to the bout of the 22nd century as the final showdown between the forces of EVIL face the forces of...ah...Archer and Co in "Kir'Shara"! But don't leave just yet, as in our next round it's man vs their own past hubris in "Daedalus"! Also this week: the 90s S, Chris tries to pull a Jake, and Harry Kim! [timestamps: Kir'Shara: 01:14; Daedalus: 43:27; Ensign Kim: 1:13:23] [play that saxy music, Harry!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/757552542974656512/character-spotlight-harry-kim?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1880065338 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-358-the-forge-awakens 01:29:37 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Enterprise" woke up one day and realized they'd kinda made the Vulcans sort of a mess. So they've decided to semi retcon it so that it's just one dude in the High Command who's evil and everything else is more like we remember it. Mind melding is fine now, we promise! Also, look, it's T'Pau in a deeply unnecessary appearance! And Surak is here, but in brain ghost form! So join us for the first two parts of a three-part Vulcan epic with "The Forge" and "Awakening". Also this week: cults are always right, Tommy Paris, and fanfic name draws! [episodes: 01:09; Paris: 55:35; fanfic plans: 1:13:38] [set a course to the Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/756920957763026944/character-spotlight-tom-paris?source=share] "Enterprise" woke up one day and realized they'd … "Enterprise" woke up one day and realized they'd kinda made the Vulcans sort of a mess. So they've decided to semi retcon it so that it's just one dude in the High Command who's evil and everything else is more like we remember it. Mind melding is fine now, we promise! Also, look, it's T'Pau in a deeply unnecessary appearance! And Surak is here, but in brain ghost form! So join us for the first two parts of a three-part Vulcan epic with "The Forge" and "Awakening". Also this week: cults are always right, Tommy Paris, and fanfic name draws! [episodes: 01:09; Paris: 55:35; fanfic plans: 1:13:38] [set a course to the Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/756920957763026944/character-spotlight-tom-paris?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1874171715 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-39-gattaca 01:31:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes Since there's been some genetic engineering talk on "Enterprise" recently we decided to finally take a look at 1997's "Gattaca". It's the story of a near-futuristic (or alternate present?) dystopia with designer babies and a future determined entirely by one's genes. But Ethan Hawke wants to go to space, dangit, and he'll do whatever it takes, including some deeply upsetting stuff to his legs! Also this week: cripes what a pretty cast; Tamara de Lempicka; and an inordinate amount of urine tests! [content warning: discussion of suicide] [the art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoportrait_(Tamara_in_a_Green_Bugatti) https://www.wikigallery.org/wiki/painting_68885/Tamara-de-Lempicka/Young-Lady-with-Gloves%2C-1930 https://www.wikigallery.org/wiki/painting_68915/Tamara-de-Lempicka/The-Girls%2C-c.1930 ] Since there's been some genetic engineering talk … Since there's been some genetic engineering talk on "Enterprise" recently we decided to finally take a look at 1997's "Gattaca". It's the story of a near-futuristic (or alternate present?) dystopia with designer babies and a future determined entirely by one's genes. But Ethan Hawke wants to go to space, dangit, and he'll do whatever it takes, including some deeply upsetting stuff to his legs! Also this week: cripes what a pretty cast; Tamara de Lempicka; and an inordinate amount of urine tests! [content warning: discussion of suicide] [the art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoportrait_(Tamara_in_a_Green_Bugatti) https://www.wikigallery.org/wiki/painting_68885/Tamara-de-Lempicka/Young-Lady-with-Gloves%2C-1930 https://www.wikigallery.org/wiki/painting_68915/Tamara-de-Lempicka/The-Girls%2C-c.1930 ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1868363304 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-357-is-a-bad-plan-better-than-no-plan 01:20:11 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Enterprise" has left infurating war crimes behind and has gone back to the familiar comfort of dull and copying older "Trek". In parts two and three of a story that did NOT need to be a three-parter, the Augments go on a rampage and Soong realizes maybe he did, in fact, do a bad thing by unleashing them on the galaxy. Join us, won't you, for "Cold Station 12" and "The Augments". Also this week: too many nods, a pointless brother, and B'Elanna! [Timestamps: Cold Augment Dozen: 00:36; Torres: 54:21] [note: minor spoilers for "Picard" S.2, but honestly that's probably the worst of the seasons of that show so who cares?] [tumbl down to engineering: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/755647318423994368/character-spotlight-belanna-torres?source=share] "Enterprise" has left infurating war crimes behin… "Enterprise" has left infurating war crimes behind and has gone back to the familiar comfort of dull and copying older "Trek". In parts two and three of a story that did NOT need to be a three-parter, the Augments go on a rampage and Soong realizes maybe he did, in fact, do a bad thing by unleashing them on the galaxy. Join us, won't you, for "Cold Station 12" and "The Augments". Also this week: too many nods, a pointless brother, and B'Elanna! [Timestamps: Cold Augment Dozen: 00:36; Torres: 54:21] [note: minor spoilers for "Picard" S.2, but honestly that's probably the worst of the seasons of that show so who cares?] [tumbl down to engineering: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/755647318423994368/character-spotlight-belanna-torres?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1861295835 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-38-independence-day 01:37:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well look at that, July 4th has fallen on our release day this year and it's always fun to take a break from "Enterprise"! So we're finally taking a look at 1996's action-disaster-blockbuster "Independence Day" (aka ID4)! Get those nostalgia goggles off and see if it still holds up when aliens blow up practical effect monuments and only sexy sexy Jeff Goldblum and still-mostly-the-Fresh Prince Will Smith can save us with the power of Apple computers! Also this week: but really, this cast though. As well as some almost-disastrous alternate casting. And some even more disastrous alternate titles! Welcome to Earth! Well look at that, July 4th has fallen on our rel… Well look at that, July 4th has fallen on our release day this year and it's always fun to take a break from "Enterprise"! So we're finally taking a look at 1996's action-disaster-blockbuster "Independence Day" (aka ID4)! Get those nostalgia goggles off and see if it still holds up when aliens blow up practical effect monuments and only sexy sexy Jeff Goldblum and still-mostly-the-Fresh Prince Will Smith can save us with the power of Apple computers! Also this week: but really, this cast though. As well as some almost-disastrous alternate casting. And some even more disastrous alternate titles! Welcome to Earth! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1857437331 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-356-the-old-ways 01:34:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes Season four finally starts proper after last week's bizarre opener. First up, the crew goes "Home" and does a take on TNG's "Family" if it was a slog and had really bad lessons woven into it. After that: it's part one of what will be multiple three-parters in the final season of "Enterprise" as Brent Spiner guest stars as one of his own ancestors to take us to the "Borderland"! Also this week: fun with umlauts, big square heads, and Tuvok! [timestamps: Home: 01:18; Borderland: 45:55; Mr. Vulcan: 1:11:50] [dance on over to the tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/754390653323100160/character-spotlight-tuvok?source=share] Season four finally starts proper after last week… Season four finally starts proper after last week's bizarre opener. First up, the crew goes "Home" and does a take on TNG's "Family" if it was a slog and had really bad lessons woven into it. After that: it's part one of what will be multiple three-parters in the final season of "Enterprise" as Brent Spiner guest stars as one of his own ancestors to take us to the "Borderland"! Also this week: fun with umlauts, big square heads, and Tuvok! [timestamps: Home: 01:18; Borderland: 45:55; Mr. Vulcan: 1:11:50] [dance on over to the tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/754390653323100160/character-spotlight-tuvok?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1852259850 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-355-enterprise-vs-the-naughtzis 01:22:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes When we last left our heroes there were aliens in WW2 because why not, right? Sure. Fine. So we're picking up that thread and it turns out to be a bunch of Temporal Cold War nonsense in "Storm Front", parts 1 and 2. On the plus side it's also the end of that idiot saga. Also this week: a questionable montage, Machine Gun Reed, and Commander Chakotay! [timestamps: Storm Front: 01:25; The Gentlest Maquis: 52:51] [Just ignore the phony Native American stuff and he's pretty good: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/753747139156393984/character-spotlight-chakotay?source=share] When we last left our heroes there were aliens in… When we last left our heroes there were aliens in WW2 because why not, right? Sure. Fine. So we're picking up that thread and it turns out to be a bunch of Temporal Cold War nonsense in "Storm Front", parts 1 and 2. On the plus side it's also the end of that idiot saga. Also this week: a questionable montage, Machine Gun Reed, and Commander Chakotay! [timestamps: Storm Front: 01:25; The Gentlest Maquis: 52:51] [Just ignore the phony Native American stuff and he's pretty good: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/753747139156393984/character-spotlight-chakotay?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1845929895 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-354-just-get-it-over-with 01:00:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes Oh God quick finish it up now, now, NOW! It's "Zero Hour" on "Enterprise" as everything is just tied up in a...well, not a neat little bow. Kind of a last-minute convoluted bow? Also somehow everything and nothing happens all at the same time. Then it's topped off by maybe the dumbest cliffhanger ever? Also this week: too long a shorter season, lotta "Star Wars" in this "Star Trek", and wrapping an absolutely abysmal season of "Trek". [timestamps: Zero Hour: 1:08; S.3 rankings: 38:19] [The List: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/753105347531718656/the-worst-season-of-all-of-star-trek?source=share] Oh God quick finish it up now, now, NOW! It's "Ze… Oh God quick finish it up now, now, NOW! It's "Zero Hour" on "Enterprise" as everything is just tied up in a...well, not a neat little bow. Kind of a last-minute convoluted bow? Also somehow everything and nothing happens all at the same time. Then it's topped off by maybe the dumbest cliffhanger ever? Also this week: too long a shorter season, lotta "Star Wars" in this "Star Trek", and wrapping an absolutely abysmal season of "Trek". [timestamps: Zero Hour: 1:08; S.3 rankings: 38:19] [The List: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/753105347531718656/the-worst-season-of-all-of-star-trek?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1839056154 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-353-oh-right-this-is-star-trek 01:26:24 A Star to Steer Her By yes One day, the writers of "Enterprise" woke up and remembered they weren't writing Nationalistic Propaganda-fest "24" and actually wrote a couple episodes of "Star Trek," wherein people talk about their problems instead of constantly torturing, murdering, and stealing from innocents! Check out a VERY late course-correction as we approach the end of this clustercuss with "The Council" and "Countdown"! Also this week: lots of other franchises, genuine happiness, and Captain Janeway! [timestamps: episodes: 01:48; Cap'n Coffee: 57:33] [NB: Prodigy spoilers in the "Janeway" discussion, but there's a head's-up in the episode] [she will blow this tumblr up if you cross her: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/752474574707441664/character-spotlight-kathryn-janeway?source=share] One day, the writers of "Enterprise" woke up and … One day, the writers of "Enterprise" woke up and remembered they weren't writing Nationalistic Propaganda-fest "24" and actually wrote a couple episodes of "Star Trek," wherein people talk about their problems instead of constantly torturing, murdering, and stealing from innocents! Check out a VERY late course-correction as we approach the end of this clustercuss with "The Council" and "Countdown"! Also this week: lots of other franchises, genuine happiness, and Captain Janeway! [timestamps: episodes: 01:48; Cap'n Coffee: 57:33] [NB: Prodigy spoilers in the "Janeway" discussion, but there's a head's-up in the episode] [she will blow this tumblr up if you cross her: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/752474574707441664/character-spotlight-kathryn-janeway?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1833178089 Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-352-that-dont-impress-me-much 01:35:47 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're racing to the finale but we have to have some filler on the way! In "The Forgotten" John is too busy talking to the Xindi to write a letter so he makes Trip do it. After that, endure a crappy rehash of "Children of Time" with "E²". Also this week: a narratively pointless blaze, a narrative device person, and Gul Dukat! [timestamps: Forgotten: 03:50; E²: 36:33; Dukat: 1:15:10] [It's not a statue, but we're sure he'd like it: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/751836526082670592/character-spotlight-gul-dukat?source=share] We're racing to the finale but we have to have so… We're racing to the finale but we have to have some filler on the way! In "The Forgotten" John is too busy talking to the Xindi to write a letter so he makes Trip do it. After that, endure a crappy rehash of "Children of Time" with "E²". Also this week: a narratively pointless blaze, a narrative device person, and Gul Dukat! [timestamps: Forgotten: 03:50; E²: 36:33; Dukat: 1:15:10] [It's not a statue, but we're sure he'd like it: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/751836526082670592/character-spotlight-gul-dukat?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1828110717 Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-351-fire-safety-week 01:38:16 A Star to Steer Her By yes John is only just starting to notice maybe he's up to no good after murdering people in cold blood and then committing piracy. He's still not positive, though. First up, in "Azati Prime" he decides diplomacy is for jerks. Then, in "Damage" he makes a bad choice and we find out T'Pol has secretly also made one but it's only getting mentioned now, just like...HER! Also this week: Marvin the Martian, Forrest Gump, and Kai Winn! [timestamps: Prime: 02:41; Damage: 39:17; the space pope we love to hate: 1:12:58] [Win With Winn: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/751197665325432832/character-spotlight-winn-adami?source=share] John is only just starting to notice maybe he's u… John is only just starting to notice maybe he's up to no good after murdering people in cold blood and then committing piracy. He's still not positive, though. First up, in "Azati Prime" he decides diplomacy is for jerks. Then, in "Damage" he makes a bad choice and we find out T'Pol has secretly also made one but it's only getting mentioned now, just like...HER! Also this week: Marvin the Martian, Forrest Gump, and Kai Winn! [timestamps: Prime: 02:41; Damage: 39:17; the space pope we love to hate: 1:12:58] [Win With Winn: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/751197665325432832/character-spotlight-winn-adami?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1823132274 Thu, 16 May 2024 10:12:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-350-everybody-go-nuts-tonight 01:14:27 A Star to Steer Her By yes Bust out the fisheye lens, because it's time to get nuts! First up: it's another rehash of a better episode as Phlox slowly goes mad as he runs the ship while almost everyone else naps in "Doctor's Orders". After that, goo to the face in "Hatchery" turns John into the craziest thing the show can possibly imagine: a responsible Starfleet captain! Also this week: Shyamalan'd, mutinie'd, Keiko'd. [timestamps: Orders: 02:25; Hatchery: 28:38; Keiko: 59:28] [I hear the schoolbell, don't wat to be late forTumblr!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/750572583022460928/character-spotlight-keiko-obrien?source=share] Bust out the fisheye lens, because it's time to g… Bust out the fisheye lens, because it's time to get nuts! First up: it's another rehash of a better episode as Phlox slowly goes mad as he runs the ship while almost everyone else naps in "Doctor's Orders". After that, goo to the face in "Hatchery" turns John into the craziest thing the show can possibly imagine: a responsible Starfleet captain! Also this week: Shyamalan'd, mutinie'd, Keiko'd. [timestamps: Orders: 02:25; Hatchery: 28:38; Keiko: 59:28] [I hear the schoolbell, don't wat to be late forTumblr!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/750572583022460928/character-spotlight-keiko-obrien?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1817671851 Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-349-ethic-bending-for-fun-and-profit 01:09:28 A Star to Steer Her By yes Look, we're running out of ways to say how bad this season is. First up: Archer comes up with a new form of psychological torture in "Stratagem". Then he decides with NO EVIDENCE WHATSOEVER that some dying guy is evil and makes him literally writhe in agony (which isn't okay even if he IS evil, JOHN!) in "Harbinger". Then we talk about someone with much better ethics: Elim Garak. Also this week: not star trek, actively harmful television, and everyone's favorite secret policeman! [Timestamps: Stratagem: 01:32; Harbinger: 22:23; Garak: 48:23] [ESPECIALLY the Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/749947466874503168/character-spotlight-garak?source=share] Look, we're running out of ways to say how bad th… Look, we're running out of ways to say how bad this season is. First up: Archer comes up with a new form of psychological torture in "Stratagem". Then he decides with NO EVIDENCE WHATSOEVER that some dying guy is evil and makes him literally writhe in agony (which isn't okay even if he IS evil, JOHN!) in "Harbinger". Then we talk about someone with much better ethics: Elim Garak. Also this week: not star trek, actively harmful television, and everyone's favorite secret policeman! [Timestamps: Stratagem: 01:32; Harbinger: 22:23; Garak: 48:23] [ESPECIALLY the Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/749947466874503168/character-spotlight-garak?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1812237066 Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-348-it-says-gullible-on-the-ceiling 01:35:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes For pity's sake, John keeps falling for obvious lies this week on "Enterprise". First up: religious extremists take over the ship way too easily in an attempt to end a moronic war for jerks in "Chosen Realm". After that, Shran is back to totally just altruistically help and NOTHING ELSE in "Proving Ground". Also this week: the dumbest ladder, SpongeBob, and Jake Sisko! [timestamps: Realm: 02:31; Ground: 30:12; Jakey Boy: 1:01:52] [tumbl this way to Jake: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/749309616486252544/character-spotlight-jake-sisko?source=share] For pity's sake, John keeps falling for obvious l… For pity's sake, John keeps falling for obvious lies this week on "Enterprise". First up: religious extremists take over the ship way too easily in an attempt to end a moronic war for jerks in "Chosen Realm". After that, Shran is back to totally just altruistically help and NOTHING ELSE in "Proving Ground". Also this week: the dumbest ladder, SpongeBob, and Jake Sisko! [timestamps: Realm: 02:31; Ground: 30:12; Jakey Boy: 1:01:52] [tumbl this way to Jake: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/749309616486252544/character-spotlight-jake-sisko?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1805900928 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-37-what-is-a-unicorn-but-a-horse-with-an-extra-dck 01:51:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're taking a bit of an "Enterprise" break to discuss one of the foundations of modern cyberpunk and its legacy sequel: "Blade Runner" and "Blade Runner 2049". In a future where it almost never stops raining, artificial human slaves and their complex, ever-shifting relationship with their human creators/oppressors are the crux on which the world turns. But in neither version are there sufficient sheep. Also this week: Ford typecasting, Gosling clothes, and Ridley Scott fanfic. We're taking a bit of an "Enterprise" break to di… We're taking a bit of an "Enterprise" break to discuss one of the foundations of modern cyberpunk and its legacy sequel: "Blade Runner" and "Blade Runner 2049". In a future where it almost never stops raining, artificial human slaves and their complex, ever-shifting relationship with their human creators/oppressors are the crux on which the world turns. But in neither version are there sufficient sheep. Also this week: Ford typecasting, Gosling clothes, and Ridley Scott fanfic. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1802430642 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-347-archer-is-selfish 01:35:03 A Star to Steer Her By yes John wants his way and he's gonna get it, and to the devil with ethics and sensible choices! First up: Trip is in a coma and the Cap'n'll do anything, including listening to Phlox, to get his friend back in "Similitude". After that, why take a soldier into the past when you can drag your first officer along because reasons in "Carpenter Street". Also this week: bad Doctor, bad cop, good Nog. [Timestamps: Similitude: 02:43; Carpenter Street: 41:37; Nog: 1:15:10] [Cadet on Deck: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/748033528631050240/character-spotlight-nog?source=share] John wants his way and he's gonna get it, and to … John wants his way and he's gonna get it, and to the devil with ethics and sensible choices! First up: Trip is in a coma and the Cap'n'll do anything, including listening to Phlox, to get his friend back in "Similitude". After that, why take a soldier into the past when you can drag your first officer along because reasons in "Carpenter Street". Also this week: bad Doctor, bad cop, good Nog. [Timestamps: Similitude: 02:43; Carpenter Street: 41:37; Nog: 1:15:10] [Cadet on Deck: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/748033528631050240/character-spotlight-nog?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1797997963 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-346-they-paradox-horses-dont-they 01:23:04 A Star to Steer Her By yes We got time travel and cosplay time travel this week on "Enterprise"! First up, Archer has "Fifty First Dates" syndrome and has to be told daily that Earth done gone kablooey over a decade ago in "Twilight". After that, how did old west humans get onto an alien world in the Delphic Expanse? Find out in "North Star"! Also this week: symbolic stabbing, staggering hypocrisy, and Rom! [timestamps: Twilight: 03:58; North Star: 34:59; Moogie's favorite boy: 1:01:34] [Show proper respect to your Nagus at https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/747414429350658048/character-spotlight-rom?source=share] We got time travel and cosplay time travel this w… We got time travel and cosplay time travel this week on "Enterprise"! First up, Archer has "Fifty First Dates" syndrome and has to be told daily that Earth done gone kablooey over a decade ago in "Twilight". After that, how did old west humans get onto an alien world in the Delphic Expanse? Find out in "North Star"! Also this week: symbolic stabbing, staggering hypocrisy, and Rom! [timestamps: Twilight: 03:58; North Star: 34:59; Moogie's favorite boy: 1:01:34] [Show proper respect to your Nagus at https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/747414429350658048/character-spotlight-rom?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1792122613 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-345-the-phantom-of-the-slothra 01:13:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes The Xindi arc continues this week, and the investigation gets stupid. First up: it's a little "Phantom of the Opera", a little "Beauty and the Beast" and maybe a big pile of tell don't show when Hoshi becomes unwilling roommates with a lonely telepath in "Exile". After that, Archer learns a lesson about the Xindi he'll almost definitely forget by next week in "The Shipment". Also this week: someone's lonely, someone was cocky, and the someone for the blog this week is Quark! [timestamps: Exile: 00:48; Shipment: 29:39; Quark: 55:53] [don't walk, run to the tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/746764947445448704/character-spotlight-quark?source=share] The Xindi arc continues this week, and the invest… The Xindi arc continues this week, and the investigation gets stupid. First up: it's a little "Phantom of the Opera", a little "Beauty and the Beast" and maybe a big pile of tell don't show when Hoshi becomes unwilling roommates with a lonely telepath in "Exile". After that, Archer learns a lesson about the Xindi he'll almost definitely forget by next week in "The Shipment". Also this week: someone's lonely, someone was cocky, and the someone for the blog this week is Quark! [timestamps: Exile: 00:48; Shipment: 29:39; Quark: 55:53] [don't walk, run to the tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/746764947445448704/character-spotlight-quark?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1786126047 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-344-shoot-her 01:28:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes When you've got a stun setting, just follow Muldoon's advice and all your problems will be solved. First up: the Xindi come up with a needlessly convoluted plan to get information on human biology in "Rajiin". After that, "Trek" decides to do a pretty humdrum zombie story in "Impulse". Also this week: rewrites, running short, and Odo! [timestamps: Rajiin: 01:46; Impulse: 42:36; The Constable: 1:05:53] [No running to the tumblr!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/746133762181677056/character-spotlight-odo?source=share] When you've got a stun setting, just follow Muldo… When you've got a stun setting, just follow Muldoon's advice and all your problems will be solved. First up: the Xindi come up with a needlessly convoluted plan to get information on human biology in "Rajiin". After that, "Trek" decides to do a pretty humdrum zombie story in "Impulse". Also this week: rewrites, running short, and Odo! [timestamps: Rajiin: 01:46; Impulse: 42:36; The Constable: 1:05:53] [No running to the tumblr!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/746133762181677056/character-spotlight-odo?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1780225482 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-343-too-much-too-soon 01:22:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Enterprise" is going too fast! First up: Archer ditches his morals faster than you can say "enhanced interrogation" in "Anomaly". After that: maybe "Extinction" would've been more interesting if we didn't know what was happening so early on in it (probably not, tho). Also this week: moral cowardice, Chekov's peach, and Chief O'Brien! [timestamps: Anomaly: 01:24; Extinction: 26:21; The Chief: 55:13] [this way to the Alamo: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/745489823824019456/character-spotlight-miles-obrien?source=share] "Enterprise" is going too fast! First up: Archer … "Enterprise" is going too fast! First up: Archer ditches his morals faster than you can say "enhanced interrogation" in "Anomaly". After that: maybe "Extinction" would've been more interesting if we didn't know what was happening so early on in it (probably not, tho). Also this week: moral cowardice, Chekov's peach, and Chief O'Brien! [timestamps: Anomaly: 01:24; Extinction: 26:21; The Chief: 55:13] [this way to the Alamo: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/745489823824019456/character-spotlight-miles-obrien?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1773901026 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-342-every-days-a-bad-day-in-florida 01:23:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well, it's here. The end of Season 2 and start of Season 3, where the producers decided "let's do 9/11". First up: the dumbest aliens ever decide to try the test version of their planet-killer ray on their ultimate target, thus giving Earth ample time to plan in "The Expanse". After that, "Enterprise" starts its bold new season with yet ANOTHER prison break episode in "The Xindi". Also this week: Time Daddy, idiot villains, and wrapping season 2! [timestamps: Expanse: 03:34; Xindi: 33:34; s.2 highs and lows: 1:03:49] [tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/744859911830355968/well-season-2-of-enterprise-deescalated-quickly?source=share] Well, it's here. The end of Season 2 and start of… Well, it's here. The end of Season 2 and start of Season 3, where the producers decided "let's do 9/11". First up: the dumbest aliens ever decide to try the test version of their planet-killer ray on their ultimate target, thus giving Earth ample time to plan in "The Expanse". After that, "Enterprise" starts its bold new season with yet ANOTHER prison break episode in "The Xindi". Also this week: Time Daddy, idiot villains, and wrapping season 2! [timestamps: Expanse: 03:34; Xindi: 33:34; s.2 highs and lows: 1:03:49] [tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/744859911830355968/well-season-2-of-enterprise-deescalated-quickly?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1767394764 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-341-the-wrongest-stuff 01:15:31 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone is so bad at everything they do this week! First up: we find out how Archer went from milquetoast to milquetoast but a Captain in the tension-free "First Flight"! After that: a dude that's way too nice to be a bounty hunter has the misfortune of capturing Archer and having to spend time with him in "Bounty"! Also this week: three-hander, the B plot we'd rather forget, and Julian Bashir, MD! [timestamps: Flight: 02:45; Bounty: 31:06; Bashir: 1:00:03] [down to the infirmary: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/744223455936937984/character-spotlight-julian-bashir?source=share] Everyone is so bad at everything they do this wee… Everyone is so bad at everything they do this week! First up: we find out how Archer went from milquetoast to milquetoast but a Captain in the tension-free "First Flight"! After that: a dude that's way too nice to be a bounty hunter has the misfortune of capturing Archer and having to spend time with him in "Bounty"! Also this week: three-hander, the B plot we'd rather forget, and Julian Bashir, MD! [timestamps: Flight: 02:45; Bounty: 31:06; Bashir: 1:00:03] [down to the infirmary: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/744223455936937984/character-spotlight-julian-bashir?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1760591589 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-340-too-open-minded 01:23:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes Content warning: discussion of suicide. Archer just keeps biffing it this week. First up: he's too blinded by his new friends' toys to realize their society is absolute garbage in "Cogenitor". After that, "Enterprise" betrays the prequel format yet again by having Borg show up in "Regeneration". Also this week: confused messaging, timeline theories, and Dax (Daxes? Daxae? What in the world is the plural of Dax?)! [timestamps: Cogenitor: 01:07; Regeneration: 40:52; Trill-ionaire: 1:09:24] [take a dip in the symbiont pool: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/743600901014601728/character-spotlight-dax-all-of-em?source=share] Content warning: discussion of suicide. Archer ju… Content warning: discussion of suicide. Archer just keeps biffing it this week. First up: he's too blinded by his new friends' toys to realize their society is absolute garbage in "Cogenitor". After that, "Enterprise" betrays the prequel format yet again by having Borg show up in "Regeneration". Also this week: confused messaging, timeline theories, and Dax (Daxes? Daxae? What in the world is the plural of Dax?)! [timestamps: Cogenitor: 01:07; Regeneration: 40:52; Trill-ionaire: 1:09:24] [take a dip in the symbiont pool: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/743600901014601728/character-spotlight-dax-all-of-em?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1754298009 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-339-justice-for-mayweather 01:27:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes Even when they give him something to do, "Enterprise" wastes Mayweather. First up, it's a toothless rehash of "Fortunate Son" as Mayweather visits his family's cargo ship in "Horizon". After that: he gets to lead a rescue mission until he inevitably busts his leg in "The Breach." Also this week: a memorable opening, needs more bigotry, and Kira Nerys! [timestamps: Horizon: 01:20; Breach: 27:14; The Major: 56:47] [the orb of the tumblr is this way: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/742958955839586304/character-spotlight-kira-nerys?source=share] Even when they give him something to do, "Enterpr… Even when they give him something to do, "Enterprise" wastes Mayweather. First up, it's a toothless rehash of "Fortunate Son" as Mayweather visits his family's cargo ship in "Horizon". After that: he gets to lead a rescue mission until he inevitably busts his leg in "The Breach." Also this week: a memorable opening, needs more bigotry, and Kira Nerys! [timestamps: Horizon: 01:20; Breach: 27:14; The Major: 56:47] [the orb of the tumblr is this way: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/742958955839586304/character-spotlight-kira-nerys?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1747423743 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-338-liked-it-until-i-didnt 01:39:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes Back to the rehash mines, "Enterprise"! First up: Starfleet meets their first energy beings and we recall all the times they're going to have done it better in their future/our past in "The Crossing". After that, Martok shows up to defend Archer in "we have Star Trek VI at home", otherwise known as "Judgment". Also this week: bread, a missing key detail, and Sisko! [timestamps: The Crossing: 01:45; Judgment: 28:38; Check out the Emissary's Pagh: 1:04:00] [tumbl linearly: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/742329127357562880/character-spotlight-benjamin-sisko?source=share] Back to the rehash mines, "Enterprise"! First up:… Back to the rehash mines, "Enterprise"! First up: Starfleet meets their first energy beings and we recall all the times they're going to have done it better in their future/our past in "The Crossing". After that, Martok shows up to defend Archer in "we have Star Trek VI at home", otherwise known as "Judgment". Also this week: bread, a missing key detail, and Sisko! [timestamps: The Crossing: 01:45; Judgment: 28:38; Check out the Emissary's Pagh: 1:04:00] [tumbl linearly: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/742329127357562880/character-spotlight-benjamin-sisko?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1741096005 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:44:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-337-ships-adrift 01:18:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes Starting off the same but going very different places in both episodes this week! First off: is a drifting ship the final resting place of Zephram Cochrane or, just perhaps, an Admiral From the Future's tomb in "Future Tense". After that, it's another false imprisonment story that ALMOST becomes "Con Air" but refuses to be that cool in "Canamar". Also this week: dinosaur kids, got guest?, and Worf! [timestamps: Tense: 03:57; Canamar: 34:23; Honorman: 55:39] [Tumbling Speed!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/741693646301216768/character-spotlight-worf?source=share] Starting off the same but going very different pl… Starting off the same but going very different places in both episodes this week! First off: is a drifting ship the final resting place of Zephram Cochrane or, just perhaps, an Admiral From the Future's tomb in "Future Tense". After that, it's another false imprisonment story that ALMOST becomes "Con Air" but refuses to be that cool in "Canamar". Also this week: dinosaur kids, got guest?, and Worf! [timestamps: Tense: 03:57; Canamar: 34:23; Honorman: 55:39] [Tumbling Speed!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/741693646301216768/character-spotlight-worf?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1733822805 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-336-when-did-star-trek-get-political 01:38:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes Warnings UP FRONT: Unfortunately, "Fusion" is important background to the first episode this week, so the events of that come up. Also we're talking Tasha Yar later so her unfortunately-written history is also discussed. ALSO: we throw caution to the wind and spoil the ever-living crap out of "Picard" throughout the blogtivity this week. Like almost from the word GO. So yeah. ANYWAY First up: it's an unsubtle metaphor some 16 years too late as "Trek" does an AIDS allegory in "Stigma". After that, Archer is the most annoying man in space and that makes him the only person to diplomatize another Vulcan/Andorian spat in "Cease Fire"! Also this week: AWFUL choice of B-plot, a stacked cast, and Yar v Ro! [timestamps: Stigma: 01:29; Cease Fire: 32:35; FIGHT!: 50:53] [Get into the ring!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/741055734378315776/tasha-yar-vs-ro-laren-fight?source=share] Warnings UP FRONT: Unfortunately, "Fusion" is imp… Warnings UP FRONT: Unfortunately, "Fusion" is important background to the first episode this week, so the events of that come up. Also we're talking Tasha Yar later so her unfortunately-written history is also discussed. ALSO: we throw caution to the wind and spoil the ever-living crap out of "Picard" throughout the blogtivity this week. Like almost from the word GO. So yeah. ANYWAY First up: it's an unsubtle metaphor some 16 years too late as "Trek" does an AIDS allegory in "Stigma". After that, Archer is the most annoying man in space and that makes him the only person to diplomatize another Vulcan/Andorian spat in "Cease Fire"! Also this week: AWFUL choice of B-plot, a stacked cast, and Yar v Ro! [timestamps: Stigma: 01:29; Cease Fire: 32:35; FIGHT!: 50:53] [Get into the ring!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/741055734378315776/tasha-yar-vs-ro-laren-fight?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1726697127 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-335-getting-hot-in-here 01:23:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes Things are heating up on "Enterprise"! First up, a radiation storm is going to cook everyone alive unless they cool their heels with some new alien friends in "The Catwalk". After that, we've been there and done that but now the sun's going to broil Trip alive in "Dawn"! Also this week: avoiding ambiguity, continued familiarity, and Guinan! [timestamps: Catwalk: 01:05; Dawn: 32:54; Guinan: 1:02:25] [belly up to the bar: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/740428706218180608/character-spotlight-guinan?source=share] Things are heating up on "Enterprise"! First up, … Things are heating up on "Enterprise"! First up, a radiation storm is going to cook everyone alive unless they cool their heels with some new alien friends in "The Catwalk". After that, we've been there and done that but now the sun's going to broil Trip alive in "Dawn"! Also this week: avoiding ambiguity, continued familiarity, and Guinan! [timestamps: Catwalk: 01:05; Dawn: 32:54; Guinan: 1:02:25] [belly up to the bar: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/740428706218180608/character-spotlight-guinan?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1720378380 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-334-spooky-scary 01:16:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes Ooh, it's a chilling week on "Enterprise". First up: is a transporter issue turning Hoshi into a g-g-g-ghost in "Vanishing Point"? After that, YOU decide what's more terrifying: how lazy the very familiar plot of "Precious Cargo" is, or the absolutely abysmal acting of its principal guest star! Also this week: dreams are stupid, a season one week, and Lwaxana Troi! [timestamps: Point: 02:35; Cargo: 2:58; Lwaxana: 55:22] [this way to the house of the fifth daughter:https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/739788588403851265/character-spotlight-lwaxana-troi?source=share] [a flashback to Lwaxana Looks: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/702814721155514368/fashionably-late-a-lwaxana-troi-appreciation-post?source=share] Ooh, it's a chilling week on "Enterprise". First … Ooh, it's a chilling week on "Enterprise". First up: is a transporter issue turning Hoshi into a g-g-g-ghost in "Vanishing Point"? After that, YOU decide what's more terrifying: how lazy the very familiar plot of "Precious Cargo" is, or the absolutely abysmal acting of its principal guest star! Also this week: dreams are stupid, a season one week, and Lwaxana Troi! [timestamps: Point: 02:35; Cargo: 2:58; Lwaxana: 55:22] [this way to the house of the fifth daughter:https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/739788588403851265/character-spotlight-lwaxana-troi?source=share] [a flashback to Lwaxana Looks: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/702814721155514368/fashionably-late-a-lwaxana-troi-appreciation-post?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1714001406 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-333-lets-say-moe 01:16:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes The solutions this week are such lazy pulls from the writer's behind that calling them deus ex machinas would be an insult to that concept. First up: Archer and Reed are so desparate to not break the nonexistent Prime Directive that they almost get killed until the "Enterprise" crew realizes they have something for that in the trunk in "The Communicator". After that, that old saw Vulcan magic keeps T'Pol from going space crazy like the rest of the crew in "Singularity". Also this week: flipped opinions, judging Archer, and Wesley Crusher! [timestamps: Communicator: 01:59; Singularity: 33:24; Wes: 57:36] [Travel on over to the tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/739154628389797888/character-spotlight-wesley-crusher?source=share] The solutions this week are such lazy pulls from … The solutions this week are such lazy pulls from the writer's behind that calling them deus ex machinas would be an insult to that concept. First up: Archer and Reed are so desparate to not break the nonexistent Prime Directive that they almost get killed until the "Enterprise" crew realizes they have something for that in the trunk in "The Communicator". After that, that old saw Vulcan magic keeps T'Pol from going space crazy like the rest of the crew in "Singularity". Also this week: flipped opinions, judging Archer, and Wesley Crusher! [timestamps: Communicator: 01:59; Singularity: 33:24; Wes: 57:36] [Travel on over to the tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/739154628389797888/character-spotlight-wesley-crusher?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1707677397 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-332-that-was-easy 01:18:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes Simple solutions abound this week! First up, a very lazy "Seven Samurai" clone is wrapped up with no loss of life thanks, in part, to the worst Klingons we've ever met in "Marauders". After that, T'Pol has a complicated past...no, wait, she's definitively good and her quarry explicitly bad in the lazy "The Seventh". Also this week: one last dose of the holidays, bug robberies, and Beverly Crusher! [timestamps: gifts: 01:16; Marauders: 16:06; The Seventh: 39:01: Bev: 1:00:49] [to the blog, stat!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/738532955103838208/character-spotlight-beverly-crusher?source=share] Simple solutions abound this week! First up, a ve… Simple solutions abound this week! First up, a very lazy "Seven Samurai" clone is wrapped up with no loss of life thanks, in part, to the worst Klingons we've ever met in "Marauders". After that, T'Pol has a complicated past...no, wait, she's definitively good and her quarry explicitly bad in the lazy "The Seventh". Also this week: one last dose of the holidays, bug robberies, and Beverly Crusher! [timestamps: gifts: 01:16; Marauders: 16:06; The Seventh: 39:01: Bev: 1:00:49] [to the blog, stat!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/738532955103838208/character-spotlight-beverly-crusher?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1701507504 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-331-continuity-week 01:20:31 A Star to Steer Her By yes The past is back to haunt us this week on "Enterprise" – both recent and not. First up: while searching for a fix for the mine damage from last week, the crew is directed to an automated repair station that seems a bit too good to be true in "Dead Stop". After that, Archer has offended the Kreetassans again (but maybe they have a point this time), but he doesn't care because Porthos isn't doing well in "A Night in Sickbay". Also this week: TOS-style space weirdness, a complete lack of subtlety, and Dr. Pulaski! [timestamps: Dead Stop: 00:43; Sickbay: 25:34; Dr. Blog: 58:29] [tumbl to crumpets: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/737907276008046592/character-spotlight-katherine-pulaski?source=share] The past is back to haunt us this week on "Enterp… The past is back to haunt us this week on "Enterprise" – both recent and not. First up: while searching for a fix for the mine damage from last week, the crew is directed to an automated repair station that seems a bit too good to be true in "Dead Stop". After that, Archer has offended the Kreetassans again (but maybe they have a point this time), but he doesn't care because Porthos isn't doing well in "A Night in Sickbay". Also this week: TOS-style space weirdness, a complete lack of subtlety, and Dr. Pulaski! [timestamps: Dead Stop: 00:43; Sickbay: 25:34; Dr. Blog: 58:29] [tumbl to crumpets: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/737907276008046592/character-spotlight-katherine-pulaski?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1695552582 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-330-capn-nosy 01:32:46 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week Archer's inability to leave well enough alone drives one plot and is actually pretty integral to solving another. First up: Archer's done some rooting so T'Pol tells an old family tale of cultural contamination in "Carbon Creek". After that: an accident in space has Reed doing his usual "sacrifice me for the good of the ship" schtick and Archer needles him to keep his mind off it in "Minefield". Also this week: canon quibbles, a solid start, and Deanna Troi! [stampin': Creek: 02:47; Minefield: 35:16; Troi: 1:09:34] [therapist's notes: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/737255287133732864/character-spotlight-deanna-troi?source=share] This week Archer's inability to leave well enough… This week Archer's inability to leave well enough alone drives one plot and is actually pretty integral to solving another. First up: Archer's done some rooting so T'Pol tells an old family tale of cultural contamination in "Carbon Creek". After that: an accident in space has Reed doing his usual "sacrifice me for the good of the ship" schtick and Archer needles him to keep his mind off it in "Minefield". Also this week: canon quibbles, a solid start, and Deanna Troi! [stampin': Creek: 02:47; Minefield: 35:16; Troi: 1:09:34] [therapist's notes: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/737255287133732864/character-spotlight-deanna-troi?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1689841884 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-329-enterprise-didnt-start-the-fire 01:21:41 A Star to Steer Her By yes How do you wrap up a season one like the one "Enterprise" just had? By suddenly remembering how to write a halfway-decent episode of "Star Trek"! Despite heavily featuring The Temporal Cold War and the entirely obnoxious Daniels we find ourselves pretty happy with the pacing and feeling of actual stakes! What could this mean going forward?! Also this week: too excited about disaster, the temporal rules of "Trek", and wrapping season 1! [timestamps: Shockwave: 00:51; Tops'n'Bottoms: 56:26] [the list! : https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/736625472279019520/wake-me-when-season-1-of-enterprise-gets?source=share] How do you wrap up a season one like the one "Ent… How do you wrap up a season one like the one "Enterprise" just had? By suddenly remembering how to write a halfway-decent episode of "Star Trek"! Despite heavily featuring The Temporal Cold War and the entirely obnoxious Daniels we find ourselves pretty happy with the pacing and feeling of actual stakes! What could this mean going forward?! Also this week: too excited about disaster, the temporal rules of "Trek", and wrapping season 1! [timestamps: Shockwave: 00:51; Tops'n'Bottoms: 56:26] [the list! : https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/736625472279019520/wake-me-when-season-1-of-enterprise-gets?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1684110273 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-328-galactic-lampoons-risan-vacation 01:35:50 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Enterprise" has decided to have an arc, and it's about trying to get to Risa! No, really. But there's some hiccups on the way and even more once they get there! First up: Data's Mom is an inspiration to T'Pol but uh-oh she might be bad in "Fallen Hero". After that, Mr. Krabs wants Archer's help against tyranny in "Desert Crossing". Finally, almost everyone's vacation goes awry in "Two Days and Two Nights"! Also this week: guest stars, bad governments, and Geordi La Forge! [timestamps: Hero: 01:34; Crossing: 25:23; Days; 45:56; Geordi: 1:17:39] [grab a Coco-no-no and settle in to read about Geordie: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/735986737078288384/character-spotlight-geordi-la-forge?source=share] "Enterprise" has decided to have an arc, and it's… "Enterprise" has decided to have an arc, and it's about trying to get to Risa! No, really. But there's some hiccups on the way and even more once they get there! First up: Data's Mom is an inspiration to T'Pol but uh-oh she might be bad in "Fallen Hero". After that, Mr. Krabs wants Archer's help against tyranny in "Desert Crossing". Finally, almost everyone's vacation goes awry in "Two Days and Two Nights"! Also this week: guest stars, bad governments, and Geordi La Forge! [timestamps: Hero: 01:34; Crossing: 25:23; Days; 45:56; Geordi: 1:17:39] [grab a Coco-no-no and settle in to read about Geordie: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/735986737078288384/character-spotlight-geordi-la-forge?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1677907926 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-327-having-a-blast-with-reed 01:24:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes Fresh off last week's desperate attempts, we've got another bit of stunt-casting and then a really...interesting alien design. First up, the writers were really afraid we missed their subtle metaphor when they invite Archer's old buddy Al to play an evil jailer in "Detained". After that, there was a much easier solution to "Vox Sola" but then the episode would've been 15 minutes long. Also this week: sloppy endings, water polo, and Data! [Timestamps: Detained: 00:48; Vox Sola: 34:27; Data: 1:03:10] [I'll take this android over Apple ANY day: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/735349348912742400/character-spotlight-data?source=share] Fresh off last week's desperate attempts, we've g… Fresh off last week's desperate attempts, we've got another bit of stunt-casting and then a really...interesting alien design. First up, the writers were really afraid we missed their subtle metaphor when they invite Archer's old buddy Al to play an evil jailer in "Detained". After that, there was a much easier solution to "Vox Sola" but then the episode would've been 15 minutes long. Also this week: sloppy endings, water polo, and Data! [Timestamps: Detained: 00:48; Vox Sola: 34:27; Data: 1:03:10] [I'll take this android over Apple ANY day: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/735349348912742400/character-spotlight-data?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1672054893 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-326-reeking-of-desperation 01:27:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes We have to imagine the conversation at "Enterprise" HQ was something akin to: "OH GOD MAYBE THEY'LL LIKE IT IF WE BRING BACK EVERYTHING THEY LOVE?!" So get ready for canon-bending Ferengi, Ethan Phillips, and Jeffrey Combs in "Acquisition". After that, it's Rene Auberjonois in a semi-remake of a DS9 episode in "Oasis". Also this week: the idiot ball, painting by numbers, and Bill Riker! [Acquisition: 01:35; Oasis: 37:48; Riker: 1:05:52] [Tromblog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/734723146183229440/character-spotlight-william-riker?source=share] We have to imagine the conversation at "Enterpris… We have to imagine the conversation at "Enterprise" HQ was something akin to: "OH GOD MAYBE THEY'LL LIKE IT IF WE BRING BACK EVERYTHING THEY LOVE?!" So get ready for canon-bending Ferengi, Ethan Phillips, and Jeffrey Combs in "Acquisition". After that, it's Rene Auberjonois in a semi-remake of a DS9 episode in "Oasis". Also this week: the idiot ball, painting by numbers, and Bill Riker! [Acquisition: 01:35; Oasis: 37:48; Riker: 1:05:52] [Tromblog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/734723146183229440/character-spotlight-william-riker?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1666052499 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-325-obvious-from-the-off 01:33:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes CONTENT WARNING: The first episode has a not-at-all-subtle sexual assault metaphor in it, so we discuss that a lot. Timestamps below if you need to jump right to the second one. This week, baddies are apparent from the word go in "Enterprise". First up, "Trek" tries to de-monoculture one of its most famous ones when we meet some unique Vulcans in "Fusion". After that, we find out Archer had a pretty weird upbringing in "Rogue Planet". Also this week: oh a VERY a punchable face, ancestral memories, and Jean-Luc Picard! [Timestamps: Fusion: 1:20; Rogue Planet: 39:25; Picard chat: 1:08:49] [le blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/734084164065837056/character-spotlight-jean-luc-picard?source=share] CONTENT WARNING: The first episode has a not-at-a… CONTENT WARNING: The first episode has a not-at-all-subtle sexual assault metaphor in it, so we discuss that a lot. Timestamps below if you need to jump right to the second one. This week, baddies are apparent from the word go in "Enterprise". First up, "Trek" tries to de-monoculture one of its most famous ones when we meet some unique Vulcans in "Fusion". After that, we find out Archer had a pretty weird upbringing in "Rogue Planet". Also this week: oh a VERY a punchable face, ancestral memories, and Jean-Luc Picard! [Timestamps: Fusion: 1:20; Rogue Planet: 39:25; Picard chat: 1:08:49] [le blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/734084164065837056/character-spotlight-jean-luc-picard?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1660277835 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-324-high-angle-zoomout 01:18:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes If I had a nickel for every time an episode ended with the same kind of shot this week on SSHB, I'd only have two nickels, but it's weird that it happened twice. First up: continuity comes home to roost as the aftermath of past actions leads to Archer getting himself and T'Pol hostaged in "Shadows of P'Jem". After that: a character study and metanarrative collide into probably the first genuinely good episode of the series in "Shuttlepod One". Also this week: Vulcan colonialism, the Joyce/Reed conspiracy, and Nurse Chapel! [timestamps: Shadows: 01:26; One: 34:41; Chapel: 58:16] [Blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/733454694861701120/character-spotlight-christine-chapel?source=share] If I had a nickel for every time an episode ended… If I had a nickel for every time an episode ended with the same kind of shot this week on SSHB, I'd only have two nickels, but it's weird that it happened twice. First up: continuity comes home to roost as the aftermath of past actions leads to Archer getting himself and T'Pol hostaged in "Shadows of P'Jem". After that: a character study and metanarrative collide into probably the first genuinely good episode of the series in "Shuttlepod One". Also this week: Vulcan colonialism, the Joyce/Reed conspiracy, and Nurse Chapel! [timestamps: Shadows: 01:26; One: 34:41; Chapel: 58:16] [Blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/733454694861701120/character-spotlight-christine-chapel?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1654527345 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-323-trips-week-off 01:38:24 A Star to Steer Her By yes Not much Trip this week, and maybe there's better links here but this one is more important. First up: no one on "Enterprise" seems to know how evolution actually works in "Dear Doctor". After that, tough luck if you were expecting Porthos, you're just getting Klingons in "Sleeping Dogs". Also this week: no respect from the writers, the whitest man in space, and Pavel Chekov! [timestamps: Doctor: 02:19; Dogs: 45:55; Mr. Wessels Himself: 01:14:49] [blog by way of Alameida: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/732809439728566272/character-spotlight-pavel-chekov?source=share] Not much Trip this week, and maybe there's better… Not much Trip this week, and maybe there's better links here but this one is more important. First up: no one on "Enterprise" seems to know how evolution actually works in "Dear Doctor". After that, tough luck if you were expecting Porthos, you're just getting Klingons in "Sleeping Dogs". Also this week: no respect from the writers, the whitest man in space, and Pavel Chekov! [timestamps: Doctor: 02:19; Dogs: 45:55; Mr. Wessels Himself: 01:14:49] [blog by way of Alameida: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/732809439728566272/character-spotlight-pavel-chekov?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1649389947 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-322-future-tenseless 01:46:50 A Star to Steer Her By yes You'd find more stakes in a vegetarian restaurant than we're finding in "Enterprise" this week! (cue Data waving his arms comically) But seriously, folks, we don't care. At all. The future might be doomed but the 22nd century is going to be fine in "Cold Front". After that, what SHOULD be the A plot is instead relegated to the backup story about a cake in "Silent Enemy". Also that crackly mic effect is intentional vintage, not technical errors. Yeah... Also this week: no setup, no death, but we've got Uhura. [timestamps: Cold Front: 03:10; Silent Enemy: 47:44; blog: 1:19:26] [Uhura moments: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/732177080556601344/character-spotlight-nyota-uhura?source=share] You'd find more stakes in a vegetarian restaurant… You'd find more stakes in a vegetarian restaurant than we're finding in "Enterprise" this week! (cue Data waving his arms comically) But seriously, folks, we don't care. At all. The future might be doomed but the 22nd century is going to be fine in "Cold Front". After that, what SHOULD be the A plot is instead relegated to the backup story about a cake in "Silent Enemy". Also that crackly mic effect is intentional vintage, not technical errors. Yeah... Also this week: no setup, no death, but we've got Uhura. [timestamps: Cold Front: 03:10; Silent Enemy: 47:44; blog: 1:19:26] [Uhura moments: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/732177080556601344/character-spotlight-nyota-uhura?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1643937213 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-321-shady-creeps 01:43:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes Meeting a lot of jerks this week on "Enterprise", and no we don't mean more members of the NX-01 crew! First up: a developing alien world is being poisoned by a different, more advanced alien who claims he's just chilling there because he likes the culture and TOTALLY isn't up to no good in "Civilization". After that, some cargo haulers are trying to keep Archer from finding out about their attempts to extract information from a prisoner in "Fortunate Son". Also this week: 90s sitcom issues, a better pirate option, and Sulu! [timestamps: Civilization: 04:44; Fortunate Son: 41:31; Talkin' Sulu: 1:19:43] [Blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/731542674163793920/character-spotlight-hikaru-sulu?source=share] Meeting a lot of jerks this week on "Enterprise",… Meeting a lot of jerks this week on "Enterprise", and no we don't mean more members of the NX-01 crew! First up: a developing alien world is being poisoned by a different, more advanced alien who claims he's just chilling there because he likes the culture and TOTALLY isn't up to no good in "Civilization". After that, some cargo haulers are trying to keep Archer from finding out about their attempts to extract information from a prisoner in "Fortunate Son". Also this week: 90s sitcom issues, a better pirate option, and Sulu! [timestamps: Civilization: 04:44; Fortunate Son: 41:31; Talkin' Sulu: 1:19:43] [Blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/731542674163793920/character-spotlight-hikaru-sulu?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1637795946 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-36-very-short-treks 00:33:06 A Star to Steer Her By yes For some reason the braintrust at Paramount decided it was worth "celebrating" the fiftieth anniversary of "Star Trek: The Animated Series". To do that, they appear to have scraped together the rejected jokes from every Adult Swim series and South Park and slapped a coat of TAS-style animation on top. Seriously, of the five they churned out, one was good. Which one? Listen to find out! Also this week: overdoing the gags, Gazelle did better, and yelling more about "Prodigy" because this was recorded before the news about it moving over to Netflix dropped. Yay, "Prodigy"! For some reason the braintrust at Paramount decid… For some reason the braintrust at Paramount decided it was worth "celebrating" the fiftieth anniversary of "Star Trek: The Animated Series". To do that, they appear to have scraped together the rejected jokes from every Adult Swim series and South Park and slapped a coat of TAS-style animation on top. Seriously, of the five they churned out, one was good. Which one? Listen to find out! Also this week: overdoing the gags, Gazelle did better, and yelling more about "Prodigy" because this was recorded before the news about it moving over to Netflix dropped. Yay, "Prodigy"! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1632595938 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-320-archer-cant-diplomat 01:11:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes Archer is SO BAD at subtlety and diplomacy, guys. Seriously. Watch as he buys time badly and then declares himself simultaneous King of two civilizations in "The Andorian Incident". After that, nothing will get in the way of his prejudices when Vulcans are hanging around in "Breaking the Ice". Also this week: vampire assignment, puffy poop boots, and Montgomery Scotty! [timestamps: Incident: 01:32; Ice: 24:41; engineering Scotty: 46:48] [Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/730276089262489600/character-spotlight-montgomery-scott?source=share] Archer is SO BAD at subtlety and diplomacy, guys.… Archer is SO BAD at subtlety and diplomacy, guys. Seriously. Watch as he buys time badly and then declares himself simultaneous King of two civilizations in "The Andorian Incident". After that, nothing will get in the way of his prejudices when Vulcans are hanging around in "Breaking the Ice". Also this week: vampire assignment, puffy poop boots, and Montgomery Scotty! [timestamps: Incident: 01:32; Ice: 24:41; engineering Scotty: 46:48] [Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/730276089262489600/character-spotlight-montgomery-scott?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1627117824 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-319-progeny 01:26:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes Descendants are all over the place this week on "Enterprise"! First up, Trip finds out the hard way he's biologically compatible with an alien species in "Unexpected". After that, the "Enterprise" goes looking for a missing Earth colony and finds some rather unexpected residents in "Terra Nova". Also this week: bad safety, bad naming, and Doctor McCoy! [Timestamps: Unexpected: 01:04; Terra Nova: 36:25; Doc Talk: 1:04:23] [Tumbl with Bones:https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/729664631136747520/character-spotlight-leonard-mccoy?source=share] Descendants are all over the place this week on "… Descendants are all over the place this week on "Enterprise"! First up, Trip finds out the hard way he's biologically compatible with an alien species in "Unexpected". After that, the "Enterprise" goes looking for a missing Earth colony and finds some rather unexpected residents in "Terra Nova". Also this week: bad safety, bad naming, and Doctor McCoy! [Timestamps: Unexpected: 01:04; Terra Nova: 36:25; Doc Talk: 1:04:23] [Tumbl with Bones:https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/729664631136747520/character-spotlight-leonard-mccoy?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1621170831 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-318-bad-trips 01:29:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes And we're off! Yes, with the pilot out of the way it's time for "Enterprise" to hit the ground running, and...ah...oh, did they not hear the starting pistol? First up: space is pretty empty and it's making everyone antsy until things get kinda scary in "Fight or Flight". After that: drugs bring out the worst in everyone in "Strange New World". Also this week: everyone is jerks, just stun people, and Spock Talk! [Timetamps: Fight or Flight; 03:09; Strange New World: 36:05; Spock Blog: 1:05:00] [Vulcan Tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/729009866626170880/character-spotlight-spock?source=share] And we're off! Yes, with the pilot out of the way… And we're off! Yes, with the pilot out of the way it's time for "Enterprise" to hit the ground running, and...ah...oh, did they not hear the starting pistol? First up: space is pretty empty and it's making everyone antsy until things get kinda scary in "Fight or Flight". After that: drugs bring out the worst in everyone in "Strange New World". Also this week: everyone is jerks, just stun people, and Spock Talk! [Timetamps: Fight or Flight; 03:09; Strange New World: 36:05; Spock Blog: 1:05:00] [Vulcan Tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/729009866626170880/character-spotlight-spock?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1615810326 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-317-metric-seconds 01:34:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes Right! Break time is over, back to the "Trek" mines as we dive face-first into "Enterprise"! But now we're going back to an earlier point in the future as we join Captain Archer and his crew on the first warp-five Starfleet ship taking tentative steps out into the galaxy a century-ish before TOS! A Klingon has crash landed in the titular "Broken Bow", and it's up to the "Enterprise" NX-01 crew to ferry him home...but some new enemies would prefer they fail! Also this week: you know what we have to talk about first, nepo-babies, and Kirk! [Timestamps: Broken Bow: 1:47; Kirk-chat: 1:08:40] https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/728368986902970368/character-spotlight-james-kirk?source=share Right! Break time is over, back to the "Trek" min… Right! Break time is over, back to the "Trek" mines as we dive face-first into "Enterprise"! But now we're going back to an earlier point in the future as we join Captain Archer and his crew on the first warp-five Starfleet ship taking tentative steps out into the galaxy a century-ish before TOS! A Klingon has crash landed in the titular "Broken Bow", and it's up to the "Enterprise" NX-01 crew to ferry him home...but some new enemies would prefer they fail! Also this week: you know what we have to talk about first, nepo-babies, and Kirk! [Timestamps: Broken Bow: 1:47; Kirk-chat: 1:08:40] https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/728368986902970368/character-spotlight-james-kirk?source=share star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1609154229 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-35-tales-from-the-holodeck-vii-fakery-abounds 01:39:42 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've come around to another anniversary, and as has become tradition we're celebrating with fanfics! But it's also our cap to "Voyager", which we wrapped a mere few weeks ago. So it's one last go with Kathy and crew, many fake folks, and a few fake worlds! What does that mean? Listen to find out! Jake's: 03:33 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743530759585792/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-jakes-story?source=share Caitlin's: 28:03 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743552670580736/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-caitlins?source=share Ames's: 40:50 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743566816935936/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-amess?source=share Chris's: 1:15:49 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743583941197824/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-chriss?fbclid=IwAR29u6pYtlHCEucPdDGotCKKzIRz6JsZ_k02SPl52L7EG-8pRtIB5TikrXI We've come around to another anniversary, and as … We've come around to another anniversary, and as has become tradition we're celebrating with fanfics! But it's also our cap to "Voyager", which we wrapped a mere few weeks ago. So it's one last go with Kathy and crew, many fake folks, and a few fake worlds! What does that mean? Listen to find out! Jake's: 03:33 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743530759585792/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-jakes-story?source=share Caitlin's: 28:03 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743552670580736/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-caitlins?source=share Ames's: 40:50 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743566816935936/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-amess?source=share Chris's: 1:15:49 https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/727743583941197824/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-chriss?fbclid=IwAR29u6pYtlHCEucPdDGotCKKzIRz6JsZ_k02SPl52L7EG-8pRtIB5TikrXI star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1604682261 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-34-trekkies 01:19:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well, the "Voyager" doc wasn't ready in time for us to cover it at the end of the series, so we went through the shelves and scrounged up "Trekkies", the Denise Crosby–hosted look at "Star Trek" conventions and the fans that attend them! It...certainly has a bias. Also this week: The Match Game, Iowa, and mascots! [cw: brief mention of suicidal ideation] [The Star Trek Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kC_dCCZV-o] Well, the "Voyager" doc wasn't ready in time for … Well, the "Voyager" doc wasn't ready in time for us to cover it at the end of the series, so we went through the shelves and scrounged up "Trekkies", the Denise Crosby–hosted look at "Star Trek" conventions and the fans that attend them! It...certainly has a bias. Also this week: The Match Game, Iowa, and mascots! [cw: brief mention of suicidal ideation] [The Star Trek Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kC_dCCZV-o] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1599790398 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-33-back-to-the-future-part-iii 01:07:33 A Star to Steer Her By yes Slap on your spurs and get ready to think Fourth Dimensionally, because it's time for "Back to the Future Part III"! Time to finish things off by going back to the beginning of Hill Valley, as Marty travels to 1885 to save Doc from the wrath of Mad Dog Tannen. But will the erstwhile scientist's reason be clouded by...love? Also this week: M. Night corner, the truth about Frisbee, and the great Doc Paradox conspiracy! Slap on your spurs and get ready to think Fourth … Slap on your spurs and get ready to think Fourth Dimensionally, because it's time for "Back to the Future Part III"! Time to finish things off by going back to the beginning of Hill Valley, as Marty travels to 1885 to save Doc from the wrath of Mad Dog Tannen. But will the erstwhile scientist's reason be clouded by...love? Also this week: M. Night corner, the truth about Frisbee, and the great Doc Paradox conspiracy! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1594862694 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-32-back-to-the-future-part-ii 01:12:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's another between-series break, and what better way to buffer the time travel heavy "Voyager" finale and the start of the Temporal Cold War flavored "Enterprise" than to finish watching the "Back to the Future" trilogy? This week it's Part II, famous for hoverboards, missing costars, and going a bit meta about sequel mechanics! Also this week: Zemeckis and tech, "developing" Marty, and a shocking Biff/Trump revelation! It's another between-series break, and what bette… It's another between-series break, and what better way to buffer the time travel heavy "Voyager" finale and the start of the Temporal Cold War flavored "Enterprise" than to finish watching the "Back to the Future" trilogy? This week it's Part II, famous for hoverboards, missing costars, and going a bit meta about sequel mechanics! Also this week: Zemeckis and tech, "developing" Marty, and a shocking Biff/Trump revelation! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1588878651 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-316-to-the-voyage 02:01:20 A Star to Steer Her By yes The "Voyager" has made it, and so have we. Yes, it's "Endgame", the two-part series finale. But Admiral Janeway didn't get home fast enough for her liking so she proves Captain Braxton right by treating the time-space continuum as her plaything to get the ending she wants. All she has to do is convince herself to take an incredible risk that brings her toe-to-toe with the Borg one last time! Also this week: Mom and Mom are fighting, Padme is a verb now, and wrapping "Voyager"! [timestamps: Endgame: 02:32; Season 7 Wrap: 1:09:39; Series wrap: 1:29:20] [Ranking S.7: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/725209606410944512/going-out-with-a-bang-the-best-and-worst-of?source=share] [Voyager Bottom: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/725209614348599296/bottom-five-star-trek-voy-episodes?source=share] [Voyager Top: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/725209618537709568/top-five-star-trek-voy-episodes?source=share] The "Voyager" has made it, and so have we. Yes, i… The "Voyager" has made it, and so have we. Yes, it's "Endgame", the two-part series finale. But Admiral Janeway didn't get home fast enough for her liking so she proves Captain Braxton right by treating the time-space continuum as her plaything to get the ending she wants. All she has to do is convince herself to take an incredible risk that brings her toe-to-toe with the Borg one last time! Also this week: Mom and Mom are fighting, Padme is a verb now, and wrapping "Voyager"! [timestamps: Endgame: 02:32; Season 7 Wrap: 1:09:39; Series wrap: 1:29:20] [Ranking S.7: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/725209606410944512/going-out-with-a-bang-the-best-and-worst-of?source=share] [Voyager Bottom: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/725209614348599296/bottom-five-star-trek-voy-episodes?source=share] [Voyager Top: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/725209618537709568/top-five-star-trek-voy-episodes?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1581374927 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:00:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-315-farewell-neelix 01:39:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes Yes there were three episodes this week, but only one of them truly matters. First up, in "Natural Law", an interesting plot shows up just in time for the episode to end while Chris disagrees with everyone else on the quality of the B plot. After that, Caitlin and Neelix both complete their arcs as everyone's favorite Ambassador finds a purpose and closure in "Homestead". Finally, the Doctor annoys Ames by not being all he can be in "Renaissance Man". Jake, meanwhile, protests for hologram rights. Also this week: The Brave Little Toaster, Captain Planet villains, and Voyager aliens! [timestamps: Law: 01:36; Homestead: 33:39; Man: 51:16; Blog: 1:22:56] [blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/724562242591457280/top-3-star-trek-voyager-alien-races?source=share] Yes there were three episodes this week, but only… Yes there were three episodes this week, but only one of them truly matters. First up, in "Natural Law", an interesting plot shows up just in time for the episode to end while Chris disagrees with everyone else on the quality of the B plot. After that, Caitlin and Neelix both complete their arcs as everyone's favorite Ambassador finds a purpose and closure in "Homestead". Finally, the Doctor annoys Ames by not being all he can be in "Renaissance Man". Jake, meanwhile, protests for hologram rights. Also this week: The Brave Little Toaster, Captain Planet villains, and Voyager aliens! [timestamps: Law: 01:36; Homestead: 33:39; Man: 51:16; Blog: 1:22:56] [blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/724562242591457280/top-3-star-trek-voyager-alien-races?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1575354148 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-314-hot-late-and-tired 01:09:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes Look, we're kind of punchy this week but we actually remain largely on-point through much of this week's "Voyager" journey. First up: the Doc writes some really bad fanfic and then OOPS LEGAL DRAMA NOW in "Author, Author." After that, we find out that maybe the Prime Directive occasionally has a point in "Friendship One". Also this week: a special week, monkey law, and a pointless death! [timestamps: Author: 03:50; Friendship: 37:43; Voyager Baddies: 1:01:56] [Tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/723933654128148480/top-3-star-trek-voyager-villains?source=share] Look, we're kind of punchy this week but we actua… Look, we're kind of punchy this week but we actually remain largely on-point through much of this week's "Voyager" journey. First up: the Doc writes some really bad fanfic and then OOPS LEGAL DRAMA NOW in "Author, Author." After that, we find out that maybe the Prime Directive occasionally has a point in "Friendship One". Also this week: a special week, monkey law, and a pointless death! [timestamps: Author: 03:50; Friendship: 37:43; Voyager Baddies: 1:01:56] [Tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/723933654128148480/top-3-star-trek-voyager-villains?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1569743980 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-313-well-thats-inconvenient 01:11:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes Things are aggravating for Janeway this week on "Voyager". First up, Seven of Reg has a new video game that keeps her from her duties in "Human Error". After that, Q dumps his kid in Janeway's lap and asks her to fix his attitude problem in "Q2". Also this week: a new theme, Neelix loves drapes, and TWO activities! [timestamps: Human Error: 02:02; Q2: 23:12; blog: 47:22; fanfic planning: 01:00:10] [Favorite Characters: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/723309314557837312/top-3-star-trek-voyager-characters?source=share] Things are aggravating for Janeway this week on "… Things are aggravating for Janeway this week on "Voyager". First up, Seven of Reg has a new video game that keeps her from her duties in "Human Error". After that, Q dumps his kid in Janeway's lap and asks her to fix his attitude problem in "Q2". Also this week: a new theme, Neelix loves drapes, and TWO activities! [timestamps: Human Error: 02:02; Q2: 23:12; blog: 47:22; fanfic planning: 01:00:10] [Favorite Characters: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/723309314557837312/top-3-star-trek-voyager-characters?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1563493012 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-312-play-the-hits 01:33:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes [SPOILERS for all of "Picard" and SNW S.1 in this week's blog talk at the end] Everything's a bit familiar this week on "Voyager". First up: a heavy dose of "The Time Trap" and "Night" with a dash of "The Trouble With Tribbles" and "Concerning Flight" brings us "The Void", where Janeway has to introduce the concept of cooperation to some people who've forgotten it. After that, "The Killing Game" and "Fair Haven" get together and we get "Workforce", which still refuses to let Janeway just get a happy ending with a dude she's into. Also this week: warp core made a mess, evil is going to win, and technically part two of our kids in "Trek" talk but turns into a bit of a Paramount Plus roast. And rightly so, because they are the WORST. [timestamps: Void: 02:18; Workforce: 28:45; Kids and Burning Paramount: 1:11:33] [Rok-Blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/722653890412249088/wont-someone-think-of-the-children-a-rok-tahk?source=share] [SPOILERS for all of "Picard" and SNW S.1 in this… [SPOILERS for all of "Picard" and SNW S.1 in this week's blog talk at the end] Everything's a bit familiar this week on "Voyager". First up: a heavy dose of "The Time Trap" and "Night" with a dash of "The Trouble With Tribbles" and "Concerning Flight" brings us "The Void", where Janeway has to introduce the concept of cooperation to some people who've forgotten it. After that, "The Killing Game" and "Fair Haven" get together and we get "Workforce", which still refuses to let Janeway just get a happy ending with a dude she's into. Also this week: warp core made a mess, evil is going to win, and technically part two of our kids in "Trek" talk but turns into a bit of a Paramount Plus roast. And rightly so, because they are the WORST. [timestamps: Void: 02:18; Workforce: 28:45; Kids and Burning Paramount: 1:11:33] [Rok-Blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/722653890412249088/wont-someone-think-of-the-children-a-rok-tahk?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1557152857 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-311-breach-week 01:23:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week on a somewhat-unfocused SSHB, we talk jury duty, lollipops, and Klingon body part math. We also talk about future "Prodigy" because this was recorded before Paramount announced their dumbest decision in recent memory. Also this week: Seven befriends a convict on his way to death row in "Repentance", some Klingons pulling a reverse-"Voyager" think the future Baby Paris is their messiah in "Prophecy", and we talk children in "Trek"! [timestamps: Repentance: 01:55; Prophecy: 31:55; blogz for kidz: 59:10] [Brat Trek: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/722031678573445120/bonk-bonk-on-the-head-children-in-star-trek?source=share] This week on a somewhat-unfocused SSHB, we talk j… This week on a somewhat-unfocused SSHB, we talk jury duty, lollipops, and Klingon body part math. We also talk about future "Prodigy" because this was recorded before Paramount announced their dumbest decision in recent memory. Also this week: Seven befriends a convict on his way to death row in "Repentance", some Klingons pulling a reverse-"Voyager" think the future Baby Paris is their messiah in "Prophecy", and we talk children in "Trek"! [timestamps: Repentance: 01:55; Prophecy: 31:55; blogz for kidz: 59:10] [Brat Trek: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/722031678573445120/bonk-bonk-on-the-head-children-in-star-trek?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1552672438 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:37:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-310-broken-time-broken-heart 01:26:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes What complications have arisen for the "Voyager" crew this week? First, time is fragmented and only Chakotay can journey between the pieces of the puzzle in "Shattered"! After that, a new candidate for worst "Trek" parent emerges as major news forces B'Elanna to grapple with memories of her youth in "Lineage"! Also this week: not quite a clip show, shearing the goat, and DS9 aliens! [Timestamps: Shattered: 01:19; Lineage: 33:38; blog: 1:06:59] [feeling alienated: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/721398042214924288/top-3-star-trek-deep-space-nine-alien-races?source=share] What complications have arisen for the "Voyager" … What complications have arisen for the "Voyager" crew this week? First, time is fragmented and only Chakotay can journey between the pieces of the puzzle in "Shattered"! After that, a new candidate for worst "Trek" parent emerges as major news forces B'Elanna to grapple with memories of her youth in "Lineage"! Also this week: not quite a clip show, shearing the goat, and DS9 aliens! [Timestamps: Shattered: 01:19; Lineage: 33:38; blog: 1:06:59] [feeling alienated: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/721398042214924288/top-3-star-trek-deep-space-nine-alien-races?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1546600018 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-31-predator 00:57:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes In what might be a first in the Ten Forward series, we're hitting up an 80s classic that NONE of us have seen. Featuring a monster that's crossed over with everyone from Xenomorphs to major comic book heroes, it's 1987's "Predator"! So how does this movie work when literally none of us have any rose-tinted glasses for it? Listen to find out! Also this week: memes, getting Worfed, and the joke that started it all! In what might be a first in the Ten Forward serie… In what might be a first in the Ten Forward series, we're hitting up an 80s classic that NONE of us have seen. Featuring a monster that's crossed over with everyone from Xenomorphs to major comic book heroes, it's 1987's "Predator"! So how does this movie work when literally none of us have any rose-tinted glasses for it? Listen to find out! Also this week: memes, getting Worfed, and the joke that started it all! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1540298308 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-309-the-consequences-of-my-actions 01:36:13 A Star to Steer Her By yes No one can do anything right this week. First up: Harry gets a crack at command and is intensely terrible at it (but not in the way you'd expect!) in "Nightingale"! After that: Janeway's gift of holo technology to the Hirogen has resulted in a light rebellion in "Flesh and Blood". Also this week: pulling a Costanza, should've used Tosk, and DS9 villains! [timestamps: Nightingale: 1:14; Flesh & Blood: 35:20; Villainy: 01:11:11] [tumbl of EVIL: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/720127293048209409/top-3-star-trek-deep-space-nine-villains?source=share] No one can do anything right this week. First up:… No one can do anything right this week. First up: Harry gets a crack at command and is intensely terrible at it (but not in the way you'd expect!) in "Nightingale"! After that: Janeway's gift of holo technology to the Hirogen has resulted in a light rebellion in "Flesh and Blood". Also this week: pulling a Costanza, should've used Tosk, and DS9 villains! [timestamps: Nightingale: 1:14; Flesh & Blood: 35:20; Villainy: 01:11:11] [tumbl of EVIL: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/720127293048209409/top-3-star-trek-deep-space-nine-villains?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1533667729 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-308-dang-it-holograms 01:25:48 A Star to Steer Her By yes Our photonic friends are nothing but trouble this week on "Voyager". First up: a facsimile Barclay who should be helping "Voyager" is instead reprogrammed by Ferengi (or is it Ferengeh?)to kill them all in the name of profit in "Inside Man". After that, The Doctor needs to hide from hologram-haters inside Seven, but it also means he gets to go full "Being John Malkovich" with her in "Body & Soul". Also this week: more sunscreen chat than you might expect, a stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid B plot, and DS9 guest characters! [timestamps: Inside Man: 01:35; Body & Soul: 33:48; Blog: 1:03:03] [Tumbl on over: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/719493401185255424/top-3-star-trek-deep-space-nine-characters?source=share] Our photonic friends are nothing but trouble this… Our photonic friends are nothing but trouble this week on "Voyager". First up: a facsimile Barclay who should be helping "Voyager" is instead reprogrammed by Ferengi (or is it Ferengeh?)to kill them all in the name of profit in "Inside Man". After that, The Doctor needs to hide from hologram-haters inside Seven, but it also means he gets to go full "Being John Malkovich" with her in "Body & Soul". Also this week: more sunscreen chat than you might expect, a stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid B plot, and DS9 guest characters! [timestamps: Inside Man: 01:35; Body & Soul: 33:48; Blog: 1:03:03] [Tumbl on over: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/719493401185255424/top-3-star-trek-deep-space-nine-characters?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1527311026 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-307-bring-it-down-from-within 01:23:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes Time to crush the system! First up: someone went and did a "Manchurian Candidate" on Tuvok and he makes the ex-Marquis join him in a takeover in "Repression". After that, The Doctor is forced to work for an HMO that's almost as bad as a real-world one and decides he's going to ruin it in "Critical Care"! Also this week: the real cause of Tuvok's mental break, busted ethics, and mutinies! [Timestamps: Repression: 00:48; Critical Care: 32:00; Blog: 55:37] [take that, authority!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/718857321044901888/mutiny-on-the-bounty-and-the-enterprise-and-the?source=share] Time to crush the system! First up: someone went … Time to crush the system! First up: someone went and did a "Manchurian Candidate" on Tuvok and he makes the ex-Marquis join him in a takeover in "Repression". After that, The Doctor is forced to work for an HMO that's almost as bad as a real-world one and decides he's going to ruin it in "Critical Care"! Also this week: the real cause of Tuvok's mental break, busted ethics, and mutinies! [Timestamps: Repression: 00:48; Critical Care: 32:00; Blog: 55:37] [take that, authority!: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/718857321044901888/mutiny-on-the-bounty-and-the-enterprise-and-the?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1521923626 Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-306-the-belanna-and-seven-show 01:37:46 A Star to Steer Her By yes Alright, so maybe the title is an exaggeration but this is for sure the first time we've had two episodes in a row where these characters have pleasant conversations with each other. First up, Seven's cortical implant is on the fritz and the prognosis is bad, so she hides from the Doctor with Torres in "Imperfection". After that, Tom does a race at the expense of free time with B'Elanna and she gets relationship advice from her new Borg buddy in "Drive". Also this week: possibly borked order, avoiding the episode with math, and shuttlecraft! [Timestamps: Imperfection: 02:05; Drive: 30:42; Shuttleblog: 01:01:56] [blog to docking bay 2: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/718220011240636416/shuttle-shuttle-boil-and-buttle-shuttlecraft-in?source=share] Alright, so maybe the title is an exaggeration bu… Alright, so maybe the title is an exaggeration but this is for sure the first time we've had two episodes in a row where these characters have pleasant conversations with each other. First up, Seven's cortical implant is on the fritz and the prognosis is bad, so she hides from the Doctor with Torres in "Imperfection". After that, Tom does a race at the expense of free time with B'Elanna and she gets relationship advice from her new Borg buddy in "Drive". Also this week: possibly borked order, avoiding the episode with math, and shuttlecraft! [Timestamps: Imperfection: 02:05; Drive: 30:42; Shuttleblog: 01:01:56] [blog to docking bay 2: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/718220011240636416/shuttle-shuttle-boil-and-buttle-shuttlecraft-in?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1516450546 Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-305-the-good-enough-of-both-worlds 01:38:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes Somehow we have already reached the end of season six and the start of season seven of "Voyager"! In what is more-or-less "Trek" tradition it's a two-part affair, and the Borg are back in town! This time we find out about the titular "Unimatrix Zero", where a random array of drones spend their regeneration cycles aware of who they used to be and live separate lives that they cannot remember when they wake up. But the Borg Queen is onto them, and they need to find a way to preserve their temporary independence. Luckily for them, none other than Seven of Nine used to be a member of their club! Can she convince the "Voyager" crew to assist in a potential Borg rebellion? Of course, Janeway loves intense danger! Also this week: Janeway 2024, Hestu, and wrapping season six! [timestamps: Unimatrix Zero: 03:34; Season wrap: 1:00:03] [tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/717605181508993024/good-bad-or-somehow-both-the-simultaneously?source=share] [the tale of Neevok: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/694830183978565632/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-caitlins?source=share] Somehow we have already reached the end of season… Somehow we have already reached the end of season six and the start of season seven of "Voyager"! In what is more-or-less "Trek" tradition it's a two-part affair, and the Borg are back in town! This time we find out about the titular "Unimatrix Zero", where a random array of drones spend their regeneration cycles aware of who they used to be and live separate lives that they cannot remember when they wake up. But the Borg Queen is onto them, and they need to find a way to preserve their temporary independence. Luckily for them, none other than Seven of Nine used to be a member of their club! Can she convince the "Voyager" crew to assist in a potential Borg rebellion? Of course, Janeway loves intense danger! Also this week: Janeway 2024, Hestu, and wrapping season six! [timestamps: Unimatrix Zero: 03:34; Season wrap: 1:00:03] [tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/717605181508993024/good-bad-or-somehow-both-the-simultaneously?source=share] [the tale of Neevok: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/694830183978565632/tales-from-the-holodeck-voy-fanfic-caitlins?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1511482384 Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-304-ghosts-in-the-machines 01:48:07 A Star to Steer Her By yes Folks need help this week on "Voyager", though they resist at first. In "Life Line" the EMH has himself emailed to the Alpha Quadrant so he can try to force his father to accept treatment. After that, Janeway has to convince an accidental kidnapee that they can trust her to get them to a new home in "The Haunting of Deck Twelve". Also this week: pointless flies, tactical Ames, and "Trek" horror! [timestamps: Life Line: 01:39; Haunting: 46:51; Spookytimes: 1:14:28] [bloooooooooooooooooog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/716948665817858049/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-starship?source=share] Folks need help this week on "Voyager", though th… Folks need help this week on "Voyager", though they resist at first. In "Life Line" the EMH has himself emailed to the Alpha Quadrant so he can try to force his father to accept treatment. After that, Janeway has to convince an accidental kidnapee that they can trust her to get them to a new home in "The Haunting of Deck Twelve". Also this week: pointless flies, tactical Ames, and "Trek" horror! [timestamps: Life Line: 01:39; Haunting: 46:51; Spookytimes: 1:14:28] [bloooooooooooooooooog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/716948665817858049/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-starship?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1505811307 Thu, 04 May 2023 09:00:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-30-back-to-the-future 01:47:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's possibly the best time travel movie ever this week on SSHB: the original "Back to the Future" (sorry, "The Voyage Home). It's the 1980s classic that's actually super weird if you look at it from a distance as Marty McFly accidentally travels back in time and nearly undoes his own existence! Featuring iconic scenes, career-defining roles, and the best version of one of the worst cars ever made! Also this week: 80s standards, musical acts, and somehow Broadway! [content warning: discussion about the upsettingly-common appearance of sexual assault in 1980s films and the very obvious scene in this one] It's possibly the best time travel movie ever thi… It's possibly the best time travel movie ever this week on SSHB: the original "Back to the Future" (sorry, "The Voyage Home). It's the 1980s classic that's actually super weird if you look at it from a distance as Marty McFly accidentally travels back in time and nearly undoes his own existence! Featuring iconic scenes, career-defining roles, and the best version of one of the worst cars ever made! Also this week: 80s standards, musical acts, and somehow Broadway! [content warning: discussion about the upsettingly-common appearance of sexual assault in 1980s films and the very obvious scene in this one] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1501048030 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-303-hack-jobs 01:31:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's bad writing all around this week on "Voyager"! First up, a terrible playwright has fame drop almost literally into his lap when Torres gets stranded on his world in "Muse"! After that, a very meta episode tries to rewrite history in the positively wretched "Fury"! Also this week: we got a sleepy lad, just straight-up gaslighting, and duplicates! WARNING: "Lower Decks" spoiler in the blogtivity chat [timestamps: Muse: 02:07; Fury: 38:52; Doppelgangers: 1:08:16] [blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/715697421340082176/doublemint-doublemint-doublemint-trek?source=share] It's bad writing all around this week on "Voyager… It's bad writing all around this week on "Voyager"! First up, a terrible playwright has fame drop almost literally into his lap when Torres gets stranded on his world in "Muse"! After that, a very meta episode tries to rewrite history in the positively wretched "Fury"! Also this week: we got a sleepy lad, just straight-up gaslighting, and duplicates! WARNING: "Lower Decks" spoiler in the blogtivity chat [timestamps: Muse: 02:07; Fury: 38:52; Doppelgangers: 1:08:16] [blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/715697421340082176/doublemint-doublemint-doublemint-trek?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1496453797 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-302-impostor-syndromes 01:45:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes [ALL THE SPOILERS for new Treks in the blogtivity this week] There's feeling like you don't belong and then there's actually not belonging this week on "Voyager". First up, Janeway tries to play mama bird to a trio of less-than-stellar officers and really does a rotten job of it in "Good Shepherd". After that, a trio of aliens convinces a bunch of folks that they're Janeway and company for nefarious purposes in "Live Fast and Prosper"! Also this week: triple Reg, our favorite (phony) Vulcan, and Trek Parents Pt 2! [Timestamps: Shepherd: 01:56; Prosper: 37:50; Tumbl: 59:37] [You don't GET me, MOM: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/715053636903927808/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-2?source=share] [ALL THE SPOILERS for new Treks in the blogtivity… [ALL THE SPOILERS for new Treks in the blogtivity this week] There's feeling like you don't belong and then there's actually not belonging this week on "Voyager". First up, Janeway tries to play mama bird to a trio of less-than-stellar officers and really does a rotten job of it in "Good Shepherd". After that, a trio of aliens convinces a bunch of folks that they're Janeway and company for nefarious purposes in "Live Fast and Prosper"! Also this week: triple Reg, our favorite (phony) Vulcan, and Trek Parents Pt 2! [Timestamps: Shepherd: 01:56; Prosper: 37:50; Tumbl: 59:37] [You don't GET me, MOM: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/715053636903927808/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-2?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1490959558 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-301-recycling-programs 01:42:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes How do YOU reuse stuff? I guarantee it's not as unique as either of the methods found this week on "Voyager". First up, in "Ashes to Ashes", death is only the beginning for a species that uses other folk's corpses to procreate! After that, if a weapon fails but is dropped back in your lap, load it up and fire again in "Child's Play"! Also this week: not THAT dead crewman, space animals, and round one of "Trek" parents! [timestamps: Ashes to Ashes: 00:58; Child's Play: 34:30; Parent Chat: 54:08] [tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/714420190821187584/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-1?source=share] [note: that weird hum under Chris stops pretty quickly, sorry about that, not sure what caused it] How do YOU reuse stuff? I guarantee it's not as u… How do YOU reuse stuff? I guarantee it's not as unique as either of the methods found this week on "Voyager". First up, in "Ashes to Ashes", death is only the beginning for a species that uses other folk's corpses to procreate! After that, if a weapon fails but is dropped back in your lap, load it up and fire again in "Child's Play"! Also this week: not THAT dead crewman, space animals, and round one of "Trek" parents! [timestamps: Ashes to Ashes: 00:58; Child's Play: 34:30; Parent Chat: 54:08] [tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/714420190821187584/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-1?source=share] [note: that weird hum under Chris stops pretty quickly, sorry about that, not sure what caused it] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1486020955 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-300-system-errors 01:26:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes [Minor "Prodigy" chat in blogtivity, and also MAJOR "Discovery" s.3 spoilers there, as well] Oh god everything's broken! First up: the "Voyager" comes across a Borg cube only to find it's crewed entirely by a handful of kids led by one particularly petulant brat in "Collective"! After that, we revisit Tom's Ireland and things have gone all self-aware in "Spirit Folk"! Also this week: ship facts, foley, and holodeck malfunctions! [Timestamps: Collective: 03:02; Spirit Folk: 42:05; blog: 1:07:46] [tumbldeck: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/713786185456254976/keep-the-safeties-on-holodeck-malfunctions-in?source=share] [Minor "Prodigy" chat in blogtivity, and also MAJ… [Minor "Prodigy" chat in blogtivity, and also MAJOR "Discovery" s.3 spoilers there, as well] Oh god everything's broken! First up: the "Voyager" comes across a Borg cube only to find it's crewed entirely by a handful of kids led by one particularly petulant brat in "Collective"! After that, we revisit Tom's Ireland and things have gone all self-aware in "Spirit Folk"! Also this week: ship facts, foley, and holodeck malfunctions! [Timestamps: Collective: 03:02; Spirit Folk: 42:05; blog: 1:07:46] [tumbldeck: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/713786185456254976/keep-the-safeties-on-holodeck-malfunctions-in?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1480712455 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-299-the-one-with-the-rock 01:42:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes There's still two episodes this week, but what else should we have called this? SEO matters, kids! First up, in "Memorial", we debate how best to study history after the "Voyager" crew has it forced upon them. After that, a ratings stunt turns out to be much better than expected, but it's not because of the obvious guest star in "Tsunkatse". Also this week: the sport identifier, Dwayne "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson" Johnson, and TNG aliens! [timestamps: Memorial: 01:13; Tsunkatse: 38:36; blog: 1:14:06] [tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/713148338973884416/top-3-star-trek-the-next-generation-alien-races?source=share] There's still two episodes this week, but what el… There's still two episodes this week, but what else should we have called this? SEO matters, kids! First up, in "Memorial", we debate how best to study history after the "Voyager" crew has it forced upon them. After that, a ratings stunt turns out to be much better than expected, but it's not because of the obvious guest star in "Tsunkatse". Also this week: the sport identifier, Dwayne "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson" Johnson, and TNG aliens! [timestamps: Memorial: 01:13; Tsunkatse: 38:36; blog: 1:14:06] [tumbl: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/713148338973884416/top-3-star-trek-the-next-generation-alien-races?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1475340898 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-298-off-tempo 01:27:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes Settle in for some funky foreheads, funky time and funky beats this week on "Voyager"! First up: the crew is stuck orbiting a planet running at a much higher speed than the rest of the universe and get a first-hand look at centuries of development in mere days in "Blink of an Eye"! After that, some jerks decide they like The Doctor because they somehow never came up with music (or quality acting) in "Virtuoso"! Also this week: Daniel Bae Kim, getting meta, and TNG villains! [Timestamps: Blink: 02:41; Virtuoso: 38:11; Villains: 1:10:04] [bloggards: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/712527108145053696/top-3-star-trek-the-next-generation-villains?source=share] Settle in for some funky foreheads, funky time an… Settle in for some funky foreheads, funky time and funky beats this week on "Voyager"! First up: the crew is stuck orbiting a planet running at a much higher speed than the rest of the universe and get a first-hand look at centuries of development in mere days in "Blink of an Eye"! After that, some jerks decide they like The Doctor because they somehow never came up with music (or quality acting) in "Virtuoso"! Also this week: Daniel Bae Kim, getting meta, and TNG villains! [Timestamps: Blink: 02:41; Virtuoso: 38:11; Villains: 1:10:04] [bloggards: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/712527108145053696/top-3-star-trek-the-next-generation-villains?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1469843725 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-297-getting-it-nightly-on-the-holodeck 01:09:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're back in the holodeck with two of its biggest fans this week! First up: Reg Barclay and Deanna Troi drop by from TNG to help everyone's favorite neurotic genius get over his latest addiction while he tries to get in touch with our far-flung heroes in "Pathfinder". After that, Janeway has set aside the dreary Lord Burleigh for a strapping Irish publican (with a few tweaks) who serves a town of stereotypes in "Fair Haven"! Also this week: recycled stills, "Up The Long Ladder" vibes, and TNG Side Pieces! [Timestamps: Pathfinder: 01:31; Fair Haven: 26:58; TNG Guests: 56:20] [Main blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/711883365841780736/top-3-star-trek-the-next-generation-characters?source=share] [Other referenced blogs: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/187601162000/tales-from-the-holodeck-tng-fanfic-chriss-story; https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/686517743869149184/not-staying-neutral-about-this-the-best-romulans?source=share; https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/687150733353713664/who-has-the-most-honor-the-best-klingons-in-star?source=share] We're back in the holodeck with two of its bigges… We're back in the holodeck with two of its biggest fans this week! First up: Reg Barclay and Deanna Troi drop by from TNG to help everyone's favorite neurotic genius get over his latest addiction while he tries to get in touch with our far-flung heroes in "Pathfinder". After that, Janeway has set aside the dreary Lord Burleigh for a strapping Irish publican (with a few tweaks) who serves a town of stereotypes in "Fair Haven"! Also this week: recycled stills, "Up The Long Ladder" vibes, and TNG Side Pieces! [Timestamps: Pathfinder: 01:31; Fair Haven: 26:58; TNG Guests: 56:20] [Main blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/711883365841780736/top-3-star-trek-the-next-generation-characters?source=share] [Other referenced blogs: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/187601162000/tales-from-the-holodeck-tng-fanfic-chriss-story; https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/686517743869149184/not-staying-neutral-about-this-the-best-romulans?source=share; https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/687150733353713664/who-has-the-most-honor-the-best-klingons-in-star?source=share] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1464588070 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-296-mummies-and-blobsquatches 01:39:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes History is irrelevant this week on "Voyager"...or is it? First up, what feels like a Tom episode is actually a Chakotay episode until it turns into a "let's teach Seven something about humanity" episode when spaceman Phil Morris gets eaten by space food (your view of which may depend on your background) and becomes jerky by the 24th century in "One Small Step"! After that, Seven is auditioning to be the worst kind of "news" host when her brain makes connections that make sense if you don't think very hard in "The Voyager Conspiracy"! Also this week: guest dog, space Canadians, and EV fashions! [timestamps: One Small Step: 1:34; Voyager Conspiracy: 25:31; EV Suits: 50:48] [tumbl: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/i-am-just-going-outside-and-may-be-some-time-star/m9o7y0l7h8dc] History is irrelevant this week on "Voyager"...or… History is irrelevant this week on "Voyager"...or is it? First up, what feels like a Tom episode is actually a Chakotay episode until it turns into a "let's teach Seven something about humanity" episode when spaceman Phil Morris gets eaten by space food (your view of which may depend on your background) and becomes jerky by the 24th century in "One Small Step"! After that, Seven is auditioning to be the worst kind of "news" host when her brain makes connections that make sense if you don't think very hard in "The Voyager Conspiracy"! Also this week: guest dog, space Canadians, and EV fashions! [timestamps: One Small Step: 1:34; Voyager Conspiracy: 25:31; EV Suits: 50:48] [tumbl: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/i-am-just-going-outside-and-may-be-some-time-star/m9o7y0l7h8dc] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1459290658 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-295-myths-and-legends 01:28:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes [Blog will spoil some new-Trek] Cryptids and etymology are out in force this week on "Voyager"! First up: Tuvok is attacked by mysterious aliens that might not exist, rendering him as un-Vulcan as he's ever been in "Riddles"! After that, a long-thought dead species arises from the grave...but what plans do they have for the present-day Galaxy? Find out in "Dragon's Teeth"! Also this week: better desserts, worse "Space Seed", and chilling out with cryostasis! [timestamps: Riddles: 1:57; Teeth: 36:16; cryo-talk: 1:07:29] [tumbl: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/thats-what-i-call-brain-freeze-cryostasis-in/6utk97gazv4x] [Blog will spoil some new-Trek] Cryptids and etym… [Blog will spoil some new-Trek] Cryptids and etymology are out in force this week on "Voyager"! First up: Tuvok is attacked by mysterious aliens that might not exist, rendering him as un-Vulcan as he's ever been in "Riddles"! After that, a long-thought dead species arises from the grave...but what plans do they have for the present-day Galaxy? Find out in "Dragon's Teeth"! Also this week: better desserts, worse "Space Seed", and chilling out with cryostasis! [timestamps: Riddles: 1:57; Teeth: 36:16; cryo-talk: 1:07:29] [tumbl: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/thats-what-i-call-brain-freeze-cryostasis-in/6utk97gazv4x] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1453540315 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-294-brat-week 01:38:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes UP TOP AGAIN: we're gonna ruin S.3 of Disco and chunks of S.1 Picard in the blogtivity, shut off at that point if you haven't seen them yet and care! As to our episode, we're not talking sausages but bratty little crew! First up, the Doc is feeling put-upon so decides to learn to daydream, only to find his mostly-creepy fantasies put the crew in danger in "Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy". After that, Tom whines until Chakotay buys him a toy that nearly murders him in "Alice"! Also this week: our most musical episode ever, more pon farr talk than you'd expect, and dreaming a little dream! [Timestamps: TTDS: 02:56; Alice: 41:38; sleepytime blog: 1:15:29] [tumbl into dreams: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/wake-me-up-before-you-boldly-go-go-dreams-in-star/nj6bkx3oaafs] UP TOP AGAIN: we're gonna ruin S.3 of Disco and c… UP TOP AGAIN: we're gonna ruin S.3 of Disco and chunks of S.1 Picard in the blogtivity, shut off at that point if you haven't seen them yet and care! As to our episode, we're not talking sausages but bratty little crew! First up, the Doc is feeling put-upon so decides to learn to daydream, only to find his mostly-creepy fantasies put the crew in danger in "Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy". After that, Tom whines until Chakotay buys him a toy that nearly murders him in "Alice"! Also this week: our most musical episode ever, more pon farr talk than you'd expect, and dreaming a little dream! [Timestamps: TTDS: 02:56; Alice: 41:38; sleepytime blog: 1:15:29] [tumbl into dreams: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/wake-me-up-before-you-boldly-go-go-dreams-in-star/nj6bkx3oaafs] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1447852516 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-293-my-bad 01:35:10 A Star to Steer Her By yes SPOILERS: up top so no one misses it. We spoil most of Picard S.2 during the blogtivity, and also bits of Discovery S.3. Anyway, you can proceed now. This week, some of our heroes are grappling with guilt. In "Survival Instinct", Seven finds out a rash action during her Borg days has ruined the lives of three fellow former drones. After that, Torres has condemned her mother to Klingon Hell and we mostly think about episodes of "Futurama" we'd rather be watching in "Barge of the Dead". Also this week: "Simpsons" references for good measure, seriously wanting something else, and Godlike beings! [Timestamps: Survival: 01:11; Barge: 32:35; Godblog: 54:46] [Seek enlightenment here: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/with-great-power-comes-great-star-trek-omnipotent/eusq3blhn8sd] SPOILERS: up top so no one misses it. We spoil mo… SPOILERS: up top so no one misses it. We spoil most of Picard S.2 during the blogtivity, and also bits of Discovery S.3. Anyway, you can proceed now. This week, some of our heroes are grappling with guilt. In "Survival Instinct", Seven finds out a rash action during her Borg days has ruined the lives of three fellow former drones. After that, Torres has condemned her mother to Klingon Hell and we mostly think about episodes of "Futurama" we'd rather be watching in "Barge of the Dead". Also this week: "Simpsons" references for good measure, seriously wanting something else, and Godlike beings! [Timestamps: Survival: 01:11; Barge: 32:35; Godblog: 54:46] [Seek enlightenment here: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/with-great-power-comes-great-star-trek-omnipotent/eusq3blhn8sd] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1442863243 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-292-emh-but-the-e-is-for-evil 01:48:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes Oops! The EMH has gone EVIL this week, through various means! First up, his body is hijacked by the AI that was formerly running a doomsday missile that insists on finishing the job in "Warhead". After that, his subroutines get rejiggered by Starfleet personnel who've had a much rougher time in the Delta Quadrant than their intrepid counterparts and have the psychological scars to show for it in "Equinox"! Also this week: seen it before, puppetmaxter, and wrapping season five! [Timestamps: Warhead: 01:21; Equinox: 34:31; Wrap: 1:27:17] [Tumblwraps: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/is-season-5-the-best-season-for-voyager-are-all/mwia5zc3c4gs] Oops! The EMH has gone EVIL this week, through va… Oops! The EMH has gone EVIL this week, through various means! First up, his body is hijacked by the AI that was formerly running a doomsday missile that insists on finishing the job in "Warhead". After that, his subroutines get rejiggered by Starfleet personnel who've had a much rougher time in the Delta Quadrant than their intrepid counterparts and have the psychological scars to show for it in "Equinox"! Also this week: seen it before, puppetmaxter, and wrapping season five! [Timestamps: Warhead: 01:21; Equinox: 34:31; Wrap: 1:27:17] [Tumblwraps: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/is-season-5-the-best-season-for-voyager-are-all/mwia5zc3c4gs] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1437863563 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-291-theres-no-time-like-the-past 01:37:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're all over time this week on "Voyager"! First up, flash back to some Janeway ancestors and meet the most boring, annoying man in history in "11:59"! After that, literal time travel and related boondoggles ensue when Seven is drafted by the Starfleet Time Police in "Relativity"! Also this week: Christmas in February, no good guys, and ranking time travel plots! [Timestamps: 11:59: 08:26; Relativity: 44:26; Time Travel Stories: 1:15:34] [tumbling thru time! https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/we-have-to-go-back-martok-back-to-the-future/qvuoyf90wa1l] We're all over time this week on "Voyager"! First… We're all over time this week on "Voyager"! First up, flash back to some Janeway ancestors and meet the most boring, annoying man in history in "11:59"! After that, literal time travel and related boondoggles ensue when Seven is drafted by the Starfleet Time Police in "Relativity"! Also this week: Christmas in February, no good guys, and ranking time travel plots! [Timestamps: 11:59: 08:26; Relativity: 44:26; Time Travel Stories: 1:15:34] [tumbling thru time! https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/we-have-to-go-back-martok-back-to-the-future/qvuoyf90wa1l] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1432521166 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-290-the-phantom-of-pygmalion 01:31:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're getting some old-timey literature vibes this week on "Voyager"! First up: a Malon ship is experiencing mechanical issues, but is it normal wear and tear or a deformed madman lurking in the depths in "Juggernaut". After that, "Voyager" goes all "My Fair Lady" and invites one of the "Kids in the Hall" along for the ride in "Someone to Watch Over Me". Also this week: bathing methods, a Canada and a Canadian, and uncorking bottle episodes! [timestamps: Juggernaut: 01:23; Someone: 30:48; Bottle Episodes: 1:04:49] [tumbottle: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/put-a-cork-in-it-bottle-episodes-in-star-trek/sr2nxlu3t0hd] We're getting some old-timey literature vibes thi… We're getting some old-timey literature vibes this week on "Voyager"! First up: a Malon ship is experiencing mechanical issues, but is it normal wear and tear or a deformed madman lurking in the depths in "Juggernaut". After that, "Voyager" goes all "My Fair Lady" and invites one of the "Kids in the Hall" along for the ride in "Someone to Watch Over Me". Also this week: bathing methods, a Canada and a Canadian, and uncorking bottle episodes! [timestamps: Juggernaut: 01:23; Someone: 30:48; Bottle Episodes: 1:04:49] [tumbottle: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/put-a-cork-in-it-bottle-episodes-in-star-trek/sr2nxlu3t0hd] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1427296585 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-289-chaos-in-the-lunch-bay 01:25:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes Real whiplash this week, dear listener. First up, it's a right mess of an episode that brings back bad faux–Native American nonsense and makes Robert Beltran scream a lot in "The Fight". After that, we do NOT resist the urge to make too many "Seinfeld" references when Jason Alexander shows up as a soft-spoken but malevolent genius in "Think Tank". Also this week: NPR voice, the many uses of creed, and space-based life! [Timestamps: The Fight: 01:14; Think Tank: 35:23; Blogtivity: 1:29:44] [tumbling: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/tough-as-a-tardigrade-space-dwelling-lifeforms-in/o9765xcym4cn] Real whiplash this week, dear listener. First up,… Real whiplash this week, dear listener. First up, it's a right mess of an episode that brings back bad faux–Native American nonsense and makes Robert Beltran scream a lot in "The Fight". After that, we do NOT resist the urge to make too many "Seinfeld" references when Jason Alexander shows up as a soft-spoken but malevolent genius in "Think Tank". Also this week: NPR voice, the many uses of creed, and space-based life! [Timestamps: The Fight: 01:14; Think Tank: 35:23; Blogtivity: 1:29:44] [tumbling: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/tough-as-a-tardigrade-space-dwelling-lifeforms-in/o9765xcym4cn] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1421837053 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-29-prodigy 01:06:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the biggest surprise of the streaming era of "Star Trek", and we're here to broadly talk about its first season! Yes, "Star Trek: Prodigy" recently finished up its freshman outing and it was SHOCKINGLY good! Come listen to us basically just gush the whole time about a cartoon aimed at families starring characters that are mostly not adults. I know, we're shocked, too! Also this week: using canon well, the secret origins of Murf, and a unique science consultant! [note: MINOR spoilers for other streaming "Trek" series within] It's the biggest surprise of the streaming era of… It's the biggest surprise of the streaming era of "Star Trek", and we're here to broadly talk about its first season! Yes, "Star Trek: Prodigy" recently finished up its freshman outing and it was SHOCKINGLY good! Come listen to us basically just gush the whole time about a cartoon aimed at families starring characters that are mostly not adults. I know, we're shocked, too! Also this week: using canon well, the secret origins of Murf, and a unique science consultant! [note: MINOR spoilers for other streaming "Trek" series within] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1416658468 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-288-the-real-disease-is-existential-dread 01:27:46 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a week of medical maladies this week on "Voyager", but there's something else going on! First up: the most interesting plot in "The Disease" is unfortunately not the main one, as we mostly follow a mopey Harry. After that, a bizarre sickness is infecting the crew, and the solution reveals a horrifying truth in "Course: Oblivion". Also this week: no alien love, no plot armor, and no escape from space sickness! NOTE: Spoilers for basically ALL the Paramount+ "Trek" series in our blogtivity; major for "Picard" s.1, pretty big for SNW and "Prodigy", minor for "Lower Decks". [Timestamps: The Disease: 02:22; Course: Oblivion: 38:42; Star Scourges: 1:07:16] [blog: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/how-do-you-feel-diseases-in-star-trek/o989breo9dxq] It's a week of medical maladies this week on "Voy… It's a week of medical maladies this week on "Voyager", but there's something else going on! First up: the most interesting plot in "The Disease" is unfortunately not the main one, as we mostly follow a mopey Harry. After that, a bizarre sickness is infecting the crew, and the solution reveals a horrifying truth in "Course: Oblivion". Also this week: no alien love, no plot armor, and no escape from space sickness! NOTE: Spoilers for basically ALL the Paramount+ "Trek" series in our blogtivity; major for "Picard" s.1, pretty big for SNW and "Prodigy", minor for "Lower Decks". [Timestamps: The Disease: 02:22; Course: Oblivion: 38:42; Star Scourges: 1:07:16] [blog: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/how-do-you-feel-diseases-in-star-trek/o989breo9dxq] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1412096524 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-287-homeward-bound 01:46:20 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone's heading home this week on "Voyager"...OR ARE THEY?! First up: has a way back to Earth finally been found?! A wormhole that seems too good to be true has appeared, but Seven, the EMH, and Naomi Wildman question its veracity in "Bliss". After that, The Borg Queen sends Seven an invitation she can't refuse to come back to the arms of the collective in "Dark Frontier"! Also this week: Tellarites, Dian Fossey, and playing Alien! [Timestamps: Bliss: 01:15; Dark Frontier: 36:28; Blog times: 1:29:51] [Cut, print, that's a blog: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/were-ready-for-our-closeups-mr-vulcan/ne2k2zn3cg4m] Everyone's heading home this week on "Voyager"...… Everyone's heading home this week on "Voyager"...OR ARE THEY?! First up: has a way back to Earth finally been found?! A wormhole that seems too good to be true has appeared, but Seven, the EMH, and Naomi Wildman question its veracity in "Bliss". After that, The Borg Queen sends Seven an invitation she can't refuse to come back to the arms of the collective in "Dark Frontier"! Also this week: Tellarites, Dian Fossey, and playing Alien! [Timestamps: Bliss: 01:15; Dark Frontier: 36:28; Blog times: 1:29:51] [Cut, print, that's a blog: https://at.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/were-ready-for-our-closeups-mr-vulcan/ne2k2zn3cg4m] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1407812884 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-28-spaceballs 01:20:55 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've been threatening it for ages, and the time has come at last! Yes, real life popped up and threw our scheduling a bit out of sorts so Mel Brooks has come to the rescue as we talk "Spaceballs"! Somehow we DON'T just quote the movie for an hour and a half (but we do quote it A LOT, so brace yourself) but actually discuss it, its influences, and what it, in turn, may have itself inspired. So prepare to listen, and may the Schwartz be with you! We've been threatening it for ages, and the time … We've been threatening it for ages, and the time has come at last! Yes, real life popped up and threw our scheduling a bit out of sorts so Mel Brooks has come to the rescue as we talk "Spaceballs"! Somehow we DON'T just quote the movie for an hour and a half (but we do quote it A LOT, so brace yourself) but actually discuss it, its influences, and what it, in turn, may have itself inspired. So prepare to listen, and may the Schwartz be with you! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1402960606 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-286-captain-proton-vs-the-subspace-anomalies 01:53:44 A Star to Steer Her By yes Welcome back, loyal listeners, to the beguiling science fictional world of "Star Trek: Voyager" as fireside chatted by 3/4 of your usual SSHB Stalwarts and a Mystery Guest! That mysterious layer of reality known as subspace is causing havoc for our intrepid heroes this week, as the game becomes real life for light-based lifeforms in "Bride of Chaotica!" After that, subspace twists time and Tuvok finds himself lost on an alien world and the focus of a fellow strandee's affections in "Gravity"! Also this week! The works of the silver-screen's Sandra Bullock! A deeply creepy repeating spider! And the fantastical world of the holodeck! Brought to you by Blue Coal! [Timestamps: Bride of Chaotica!: 02:22; Gravity: 38:00; holodeck talk: 1:13:34] [tumblr here!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/703641152085180416/computer-begin-simulation-holodeck-programs-in] Welcome back, loyal listeners, to the beguiling s… Welcome back, loyal listeners, to the beguiling science fictional world of "Star Trek: Voyager" as fireside chatted by 3/4 of your usual SSHB Stalwarts and a Mystery Guest! That mysterious layer of reality known as subspace is causing havoc for our intrepid heroes this week, as the game becomes real life for light-based lifeforms in "Bride of Chaotica!" After that, subspace twists time and Tuvok finds himself lost on an alien world and the focus of a fellow strandee's affections in "Gravity"! Also this week! The works of the silver-screen's Sandra Bullock! A deeply creepy repeating spider! And the fantastical world of the holodeck! Brought to you by Blue Coal! [Timestamps: Bride of Chaotica!: 02:22; Gravity: 38:00; holodeck talk: 1:13:34] [tumblr here!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/703641152085180416/computer-begin-simulation-holodeck-programs-in] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1398300595 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-285-distorted-reality 01:24:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes Our world is made up of facts we are presented with and how we recall them. So what happens if neither data nor memory are reliable? First up: can Janeway trust an alleged defector from a fascist government when he offers help in "Counterpoint"? After that: there's a conspiracy to keep the EMH in the dark about SOMETHING regarding an alien attack and a crewmember he can't recall in "Latent Image"! Also this week: face-on-face action, a climbing song, and memory wipes! [Timestamps: Counterpoint: 00:58; Latent Image: 29:50; blogtivity: 1:03:36] [remember our blog? It's here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/703006992366714880/dont-forget-to-remember-these-star-trek-memory] Our world is made up of facts we are presented wi… Our world is made up of facts we are presented with and how we recall them. So what happens if neither data nor memory are reliable? First up: can Janeway trust an alleged defector from a fascist government when he offers help in "Counterpoint"? After that: there's a conspiracy to keep the EMH in the dark about SOMETHING regarding an alien attack and a crewmember he can't recall in "Latent Image"! Also this week: face-on-face action, a climbing song, and memory wipes! [Timestamps: Counterpoint: 00:58; Latent Image: 29:50; blogtivity: 1:03:36] [remember our blog? It's here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/703006992366714880/dont-forget-to-remember-these-star-trek-memory] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1393751893 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-284-tough-calls 01:58:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes Content warning: talk of real-world unethical human medical experimentation in relation to one of this week's episodes. It's never easy, is it? What do you do when a crewman is dying and your best hope is a hologram that looks like a war criminal? The EMH is forced to grapple with that in "Nothing Human". After that, Tom Paris suddenly loves the sea so much he's willing to put his life and career on the line for it in "Thirty Days". Also this week: unfortunate thirst, a very special guest duo, and The Prime Directive! [spoilers for "Discovery" and "Strange New Worlds" in our blogtivity] [timestamps: Nothing Human: 01:36; Thirty Days: 40:20; talkin' the big PD: 01:18:23] [blog it: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/702374637935460352/some-directives-were-meant-to-be-broken] Content warning: talk of real-world unethical hum… Content warning: talk of real-world unethical human medical experimentation in relation to one of this week's episodes. It's never easy, is it? What do you do when a crewman is dying and your best hope is a hologram that looks like a war criminal? The EMH is forced to grapple with that in "Nothing Human". After that, Tom Paris suddenly loves the sea so much he's willing to put his life and career on the line for it in "Thirty Days". Also this week: unfortunate thirst, a very special guest duo, and The Prime Directive! [spoilers for "Discovery" and "Strange New Worlds" in our blogtivity] [timestamps: Nothing Human: 01:36; Thirty Days: 40:20; talkin' the big PD: 01:18:23] [blog it: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/702374637935460352/some-directives-were-meant-to-be-broken] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1389342946 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-283-rough-days-for-seven 01:20:57 A Star to Steer Her By yes Ever have one of those days where your head ends up dissected for parts? Or where all your old victims start taking you over and making you (ugh) PLAY WITH CHILDREN?! Well BOTH these things happen to our hapless ex-Borg this week. First up: she and everyone but Harry and Chakotay are dead thanks to bad math, so the survivors are hoping to wreck the Temporal Prime Directive to fix it in "Timeless". After that: Jeri Ryan has fun and we're a bit underwhelmed when a bunch of people take her mind for a ride in "Infinite Regress". Also this week: a Rudolph story, infinite ending, and possession! [Timestamps: Timeless: 01:56; Regress: 38:37; Possession: 59:45] [bloggz: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/701742414687338496/there-is-no-data-only-zuul-body-possessions-in] Ever have one of those days where your head ends … Ever have one of those days where your head ends up dissected for parts? Or where all your old victims start taking you over and making you (ugh) PLAY WITH CHILDREN?! Well BOTH these things happen to our hapless ex-Borg this week. First up: she and everyone but Harry and Chakotay are dead thanks to bad math, so the survivors are hoping to wreck the Temporal Prime Directive to fix it in "Timeless". After that: Jeri Ryan has fun and we're a bit underwhelmed when a bunch of people take her mind for a ride in "Infinite Regress". Also this week: a Rudolph story, infinite ending, and possession! [Timestamps: Timeless: 01:56; Regress: 38:37; Possession: 59:45] [bloggz: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/701742414687338496/there-is-no-data-only-zuul-body-possessions-in] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1384698433 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-282-do-the-star-trek 01:59:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes You all know how it goes! Dance along to our latest round of "Voyager" episodes with us! First up: how did an identical Starfleet HQ - complete with groundskeeper Boothby - get to the Delta Quadrant in "In the Flesh"? Next: Neelix tries to shield his goddaughter from potential trauma while triggering his own in "Once Upon a Time"! Also this week: retconning, space "Sesame Street", and Lwaxana's looks! [timestamps: "In The Flesh": 02:03; "Once Upon a Time": 39:48; the dapper duds of the Daughter of the 5th House: 1:09:23] *also yes, Chris now knows it was RL Stine, not Stephen King Lwaxana Troi fashion show here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/702814721155514368/fashionably-late-a-lwaxana-troi-appreciation-post You all know how it goes! Dance along to our late… You all know how it goes! Dance along to our latest round of "Voyager" episodes with us! First up: how did an identical Starfleet HQ - complete with groundskeeper Boothby - get to the Delta Quadrant in "In the Flesh"? Next: Neelix tries to shield his goddaughter from potential trauma while triggering his own in "Once Upon a Time"! Also this week: retconning, space "Sesame Street", and Lwaxana's looks! [timestamps: "In The Flesh": 02:03; "Once Upon a Time": 39:48; the dapper duds of the Daughter of the 5th House: 1:09:23] *also yes, Chris now knows it was RL Stine, not Stephen King Lwaxana Troi fashion show here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/702814721155514368/fashionably-late-a-lwaxana-troi-appreciation-post star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1379773078 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-281-thats-life 01:22:19 A Star to Steer Her By yes Life is a collection of experiences. Joy, sorrow, excitement, boredom, the list goes on. Sometimes it's hard. This week, it's everything. First up: a transporter malfunction creates a super-Borg that is hungry for knowledge and experience, while the regular Borg are hungry for his advanced tech in "Drone". After that: "Trek" does psych again (I know, but it's a little better this time, sort of) as Torres deals with the knowledge of knowing her Alpha Quadrant Maquis friends are almost all dead in "Extreme Risk". Also this week: Roomba costumes, illogical safety protocols, and transporter accidents! Note: we spoil S.1 of Discovery pretty hard in the blog discussion [Timestamps: Drone: 01:43; Extreme Risk: 31:55; talkin' transporters: 01:02:09] [Bloggo: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/700470845510926336/scotty-dont-beam-me-up-yet-im-taking-a-sh] Life is a collection of experiences. Joy, sorrow,… Life is a collection of experiences. Joy, sorrow, excitement, boredom, the list goes on. Sometimes it's hard. This week, it's everything. First up: a transporter malfunction creates a super-Borg that is hungry for knowledge and experience, while the regular Borg are hungry for his advanced tech in "Drone". After that: "Trek" does psych again (I know, but it's a little better this time, sort of) as Torres deals with the knowledge of knowing her Alpha Quadrant Maquis friends are almost all dead in "Extreme Risk". Also this week: Roomba costumes, illogical safety protocols, and transporter accidents! Note: we spoil S.1 of Discovery pretty hard in the blog discussion [Timestamps: Drone: 01:43; Extreme Risk: 31:55; talkin' transporters: 01:02:09] [Bloggo: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/700470845510926336/scotty-dont-beam-me-up-yet-im-taking-a-sh] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1375255555 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-280-consequences 01:38:13 A Star to Steer Her By yes The past comes back to haunt the "Voyager" crew in our first non-cliffhanger season finale/premiere combo in a VERY long time! First up: Janeway's devil's deal with the Borg cost a man his civilization and drives him to understandable revenge in "Hope and Fear"! After that, Janeway is questioning decisions as far back as episode one as her crew struggles with the psychological impact of empty space in "Night"! Also this week: Caitlin and the kitty, trickle-down f*ckedenomics, and wrapping season four! Note: minor spoilers for Season one of "Prodigy" at 35:15. [Timestamps: Hope and Fear: 1:21; Night: 38:21; Season Wrap: 1:19:24] [bilbo bloggins: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/699833163691819008/resistance-is-futile-a-borgiful-season-4-of] The past comes back to haunt the "Voyager" crew i… The past comes back to haunt the "Voyager" crew in our first non-cliffhanger season finale/premiere combo in a VERY long time! First up: Janeway's devil's deal with the Borg cost a man his civilization and drives him to understandable revenge in "Hope and Fear"! After that, Janeway is questioning decisions as far back as episode one as her crew struggles with the psychological impact of empty space in "Night"! Also this week: Caitlin and the kitty, trickle-down f*ckedenomics, and wrapping season four! Note: minor spoilers for Season one of "Prodigy" at 35:15. [Timestamps: Hope and Fear: 1:21; Night: 38:21; Season Wrap: 1:19:24] [bilbo bloggins: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/699833163691819008/resistance-is-futile-a-borgiful-season-4-of] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1370713162 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-279-too-many-too-few 01:48:41 A Star to Steer Her By yes If three's a crowd, what's four? And can someone USED to crowds deal with being alone? First up, in "Demon", a trip to an alien world results in a spare Tom and Harry but not enough existential crises. After that, some vague science means Seven and the Doctor are left alone to care for the rest of the crew as it chills in stasis in "One". Also this week: a twist every scene, a blissful lack of B-plot, and ship power rankings! [timestamps: "Demon": 01:55; "One": 48:43; ship power levels: 01:19:56] [bloggings: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/699193559388192768/pew-pew-starship-power-levels] If three's a crowd, what's four? And can someone … If three's a crowd, what's four? And can someone USED to crowds deal with being alone? First up, in "Demon", a trip to an alien world results in a spare Tom and Harry but not enough existential crises. After that, some vague science means Seven and the Doctor are left alone to care for the rest of the crew as it chills in stasis in "One". Also this week: a twist every scene, a blissful lack of B-plot, and ship power rankings! [timestamps: "Demon": 01:55; "One": 48:43; ship power levels: 01:19:56] [bloggings: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/699193559388192768/pew-pew-starship-power-levels] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1366407832 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-278-fickle-memory 01:33:07 A Star to Steer Her By yes Remembering things is complicated, especially when science fiction gets involved. First up: the "Voyager" crew meets a mysterious woman who says she not only knows all of them, but has Biblically known Chakotay, but that her unique biology remembers her unmemorable in "Unforgettable". After that, bias and incomplete data ruin an understanding of history that only the EMH can cure in "Living Witness". Also this week: a bad pen, stomping comparisons, and historical cameos! [Timetamps: Unforgettable: 02:42; Living Witness: 34:16; Historical Figures: 1:11:33] [de blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/698566171258224640/four-score-and-seven-lightyears-ago-historic?fbclid=IwAR21z9FVq0MYnBHAtIevU4fsTXSNYQIPdXx3DLwCLhZW2McWWHKKkCUiLO0] Remembering things is complicated, especially whe… Remembering things is complicated, especially when science fiction gets involved. First up: the "Voyager" crew meets a mysterious woman who says she not only knows all of them, but has Biblically known Chakotay, but that her unique biology remembers her unmemorable in "Unforgettable". After that, bias and incomplete data ruin an understanding of history that only the EMH can cure in "Living Witness". Also this week: a bad pen, stomping comparisons, and historical cameos! [Timetamps: Unforgettable: 02:42; Living Witness: 34:16; Historical Figures: 1:11:33] [de blog: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/698566171258224640/four-score-and-seven-lightyears-ago-historic?fbclid=IwAR21z9FVq0MYnBHAtIevU4fsTXSNYQIPdXx3DLwCLhZW2McWWHKKkCUiLO0] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1361970511 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-277-fondest-wishes 01:12:21 A Star to Steer Her By yes Sometimes dreams DO come true! First up, Tom is feeling a bit bored by his life but gets a chance to try a new one in "Vis à Vis". After that, the "Voyager" crew gets to live out every Starfleet officer's fondest desire and ignore the Prime Directive without consequences because too much is at stake in "The Omega Directive"! Also this week: a special intro song, a "Voyager" Carol, and the last (for now) in our alien starships series! [Timestamps: Vis: 01:10; Omega: 28:58; "Enterprise" alien vessels: 57:25] [Ship it good: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/697933554606391296/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-6] Sometimes dreams DO come true! First up, Tom is f… Sometimes dreams DO come true! First up, Tom is feeling a bit bored by his life but gets a chance to try a new one in "Vis à Vis". After that, the "Voyager" crew gets to live out every Starfleet officer's fondest desire and ignore the Prime Directive without consequences because too much is at stake in "The Omega Directive"! Also this week: a special intro song, a "Voyager" Carol, and the last (for now) in our alien starships series! [Timestamps: Vis: 01:10; Omega: 28:58; "Enterprise" alien vessels: 57:25] [Ship it good: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/697933554606391296/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-6] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1357554160 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-276-cod-voyager 01:02:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes People like to claim video games inspire violence, but what if they can release violent impulses, instead? That's what the Hirogen that have taken "Voyager" and her crew captive aim to find out in "The Killing Game", parts one and two! Brainwashed into believing they are living in World War 2 France, much of the crew are living NPCs for a sadistic game. How will they break free before game over? Also this week: part debate, somehow quidditch, and the alien ships of the Delta Quadrant! [Timestamps: Killing Game: 1:08; Ships' Shapes: 43:34] [le blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/697303429362728960/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-5] People like to claim video games inspire violence… People like to claim video games inspire violence, but what if they can release violent impulses, instead? That's what the Hirogen that have taken "Voyager" and her crew captive aim to find out in "The Killing Game", parts one and two! Brainwashed into believing they are living in World War 2 France, much of the crew are living NPCs for a sadistic game. How will they break free before game over? Also this week: part debate, somehow quidditch, and the alien ships of the Delta Quadrant! [Timestamps: Killing Game: 1:08; Ships' Shapes: 43:34] [le blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/697303429362728960/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-5] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1353071935 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-27-alien-and-aliens 01:51:51 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the seminal space-horror classic and its action-packed sequel this week as we drop in on "Alien" and "Aliens", and you bet we keep stressing the names differently almost every time we say them! Join your stalwarts and a first-time guest as we compare, contrast, and generally go on about the first two entries in what might be the most famous sci-fi franchise that doesn't have "Star" in its title! Also this week: one of our more chaotic openings, sound reuse, and more "Willy Wonka" trivia than you might expect. It's the seminal space-horror classic and its act… It's the seminal space-horror classic and its action-packed sequel this week as we drop in on "Alien" and "Aliens", and you bet we keep stressing the names differently almost every time we say them! Join your stalwarts and a first-time guest as we compare, contrast, and generally go on about the first two entries in what might be the most famous sci-fi franchise that doesn't have "Star" in its title! Also this week: one of our more chaotic openings, sound reuse, and more "Willy Wonka" trivia than you might expect. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1348433632 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-275-janeways-off-day 01:12:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes Content warning: second episode deals in some unsubtle metaphors for sexual assault The writing on our dear Captain seems a bit wonky this week. First up, she decides to pursue plainly contradictory goals in "Prey". After that, there's a whole pile of bad decisions made in "Retrospect". Also this week: the right amount of individuality, alien face hygiene, and DS9 alien vessels! [timestamps: Prey: 00:45; Retrospect: 22:15; DS9 alien ships: 55:38] [tumblhere: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/696025455794520064/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-4] Content warning: second episode deals in some uns… Content warning: second episode deals in some unsubtle metaphors for sexual assault The writing on our dear Captain seems a bit wonky this week. First up, she decides to pursue plainly contradictory goals in "Prey". After that, there's a whole pile of bad decisions made in "Retrospect". Also this week: the right amount of individuality, alien face hygiene, and DS9 alien vessels! [timestamps: Prey: 00:45; Retrospect: 22:15; DS9 alien ships: 55:38] [tumblhere: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/696025455794520064/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-4] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1344021658 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-274-complicated-calling-plan 01:38:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes And you thought having to wait for nights and weekends in the 1990s was bad! To get in touch with the Alpha Quadrant, the "Voyager" crew has to nearly lose their only doctor and then fight off a bunch of hunting-obsessed aliens. But no one suffers more than our beloved EMH, who has to spend time with Andy Dick in "Message in a Bottle". Oh, yeah, and Tuvok and Seven are kidnapped and nearly deboned in "Hunters", but that would be preferable to spending ANY time with NewsRadio's second-worst cast member. Also this week: a spoony bard Doctor, vindication regarding Vulcans, and an assortment of supporting alien ships! [Timestamps: "Message": 02:37; "Hunters": 41:02; Ships: 1:06:59] [The tumblest of tumbls: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/695392766303387648/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-3] And you thought having to wait for nights and wee… And you thought having to wait for nights and weekends in the 1990s was bad! To get in touch with the Alpha Quadrant, the "Voyager" crew has to nearly lose their only doctor and then fight off a bunch of hunting-obsessed aliens. But no one suffers more than our beloved EMH, who has to spend time with Andy Dick in "Message in a Bottle". Oh, yeah, and Tuvok and Seven are kidnapped and nearly deboned in "Hunters", but that would be preferable to spending ANY time with NewsRadio's second-worst cast member. Also this week: a spoony bard Doctor, vindication regarding Vulcans, and an assortment of supporting alien ships! [Timestamps: "Message": 02:37; "Hunters": 41:02; Ships: 1:06:59] [The tumblest of tumbls: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/695392766303387648/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-3] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1339697881 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-26-tales-from-the-holodeck-vi-the-undiscovered-plotlines 01:16:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's that time again! Our little ship that could has hit its six-year anniversary, and we're celebrating with "Voyager"-themed fanfics! What do we have up our sleeves THIS time? Two prose pieces, two scripts, and the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from your stalwarts after all this time! This week: Revenge! Origins! Intrigues! Introspection! [Timestamps: Caitlin's story: 02:34; Ames's piece: 16:07; Chris's thing: 38:08; Jake's tale: 54:52] It's that time again! Our little ship that could … It's that time again! Our little ship that could has hit its six-year anniversary, and we're celebrating with "Voyager"-themed fanfics! What do we have up our sleeves THIS time? Two prose pieces, two scripts, and the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from your stalwarts after all this time! This week: Revenge! Origins! Intrigues! Introspection! [Timestamps: Caitlin's story: 02:34; Ames's piece: 16:07; Chris's thing: 38:08; Jake's tale: 54:52] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1335237352 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-273-dreamscapes 01:16:33 A Star to Steer Her By yes Up front: MAJOR content warning. Our first episode, "Mortal Coil", has a character attempting to end their own life. We discuss it and other topics related to it AT LENGTH. Please use the timestamps to jump ahead to "Waking Moments" if this discussion could cause discomfort. In this week's episodes, can dreams solve an existential crisis? Can they be used to conquer enemies? And how does Chakotay factor in to all of this?! All this and more in this week's "A Star to Steer Her By"! Also this week: Bryan Fuller, a famous horn, and Romulan starships! [Timestamps: "Mortal Coil": 00:47; "Waking Moments": 32:55; Shipchat: 59:23] [Tumbltime! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/694128155392393216/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-2?fbclid=IwAR0jboye7psuT0n_YNsQR4SViFMuigdlZO_kLYadcZIjPrQHW7jUg8fNbCQ] Up front: MAJOR content warning. Our first episod… Up front: MAJOR content warning. Our first episode, "Mortal Coil", has a character attempting to end their own life. We discuss it and other topics related to it AT LENGTH. Please use the timestamps to jump ahead to "Waking Moments" if this discussion could cause discomfort. In this week's episodes, can dreams solve an existential crisis? Can they be used to conquer enemies? And how does Chakotay factor in to all of this?! All this and more in this week's "A Star to Steer Her By"! Also this week: Bryan Fuller, a famous horn, and Romulan starships! [Timestamps: "Mortal Coil": 00:47; "Waking Moments": 32:55; Shipchat: 59:23] [Tumbltime! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/694128155392393216/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-2?fbclid=IwAR0jboye7psuT0n_YNsQR4SViFMuigdlZO_kLYadcZIjPrQHW7jUg8fNbCQ] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1330706563 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-272-black-market-friday 01:20:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes Shopping can be dangerous in space. You never know if you'll wind up with a lobotomy or having to overpay for your own, stolen merchandise. First up, in "Random Thoughts", B'elanna's temper puts her at odds with the strict morals of a telepathic alien race with boundary issues. After that, a lot of important things get stolen in "Concerning Flight" including, apparently, any sense of a good story. Also this week: suggestive produce, a bad plane, and Klingon ships! Note: spoilers for "Lower Decks" season 2 after the closing theme! [Timestamps: Thoughts: 01:57; Flight: 28:23; Klingons: 56:05] [Tumbl here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/693499753520037888/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-1?fbclid=IwAR3hc2lKF8GNvOFaIX_U0a3K22Mj9EPWVLyIKY8-RLMVwYhNT1L4ksE2usw] Shopping can be dangerous in space. You never kno… Shopping can be dangerous in space. You never know if you'll wind up with a lobotomy or having to overpay for your own, stolen merchandise. First up, in "Random Thoughts", B'elanna's temper puts her at odds with the strict morals of a telepathic alien race with boundary issues. After that, a lot of important things get stolen in "Concerning Flight" including, apparently, any sense of a good story. Also this week: suggestive produce, a bad plane, and Klingon ships! Note: spoilers for "Lower Decks" season 2 after the closing theme! [Timestamps: Thoughts: 01:57; Flight: 28:23; Klingons: 56:05] [Tumbl here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/693499753520037888/vessel-detected-alien-ships-in-star-trek-part-1?fbclid=IwAR3hc2lKF8GNvOFaIX_U0a3K22Mj9EPWVLyIKY8-RLMVwYhNT1L4ksE2usw] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1326116215 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-271-janewayd 01:13:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes The long-forewarned but completely forgotten "Year of Hell" has arrived! In this epic two-parter some dumb*ss jams his foot up time's backside so hard he simultaneously saves his empire and murders his family, and then decides it's the fault of "Voyager" and her crew! Janeway must contend with the world's most brilliant idiot trying to kill them all even as her ship and crew crumble around her! Will things ever return to normal?! Also this week: Caitlin's old trick, everyone's favorite plans, and wrapping up Starfleet's look! [timestamps: Episode: 02:39; ship chat 50:49] [tumbl: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/692874413338689536/getting-shipshape-with-starfleet-ship-shapes-part] The long-forewarned but completely forgotten "Yea… The long-forewarned but completely forgotten "Year of Hell" has arrived! In this epic two-parter some dumb*ss jams his foot up time's backside so hard he simultaneously saves his empire and murders his family, and then decides it's the fault of "Voyager" and her crew! Janeway must contend with the world's most brilliant idiot trying to kill them all even as her ship and crew crumble around her! Will things ever return to normal?! Also this week: Caitlin's old trick, everyone's favorite plans, and wrapping up Starfleet's look! [timestamps: Episode: 02:39; ship chat 50:49] [tumbl: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/692874413338689536/getting-shipshape-with-starfleet-ship-shapes-part] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1321875430 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-270-just-the-worst 01:29:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes This franchise has given us so many examples of horrible, horrible societies over the years. And "Voyager" is giving us two this week! First up, negotiations with the wildly arrogant B'omar are thrown into disarray when Seven hears the call of the Borg in "The Raven". After that, the "Voyager" crew is being used by sadistic aliens who treat other lives as playthings for their experiments in "Scientific Method". Also this week: Riker-style cooking, debating worst people, and ship-talking JJ Abrams. [Timestamps: The Raven: 1:59; Scientific Method: 25:02; More Ships: 50:43] [the tumbl: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/692216322804842496/getting-shipshape-with-starfleet-ship-shapes-part] This franchise has given us so many examples of h… This franchise has given us so many examples of horrible, horrible societies over the years. And "Voyager" is giving us two this week! First up, negotiations with the wildly arrogant B'omar are thrown into disarray when Seven hears the call of the Borg in "The Raven". After that, the "Voyager" crew is being used by sadistic aliens who treat other lives as playthings for their experiments in "Scientific Method". Also this week: Riker-style cooking, debating worst people, and ship-talking JJ Abrams. [Timestamps: The Raven: 1:59; Scientific Method: 25:02; More Ships: 50:43] [the tumbl: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/692216322804842496/getting-shipshape-with-starfleet-ship-shapes-part] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1317489445 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-269-its-a-fake 01:24:34 A Star to Steer Her By yes What's real this week? Not much! First up: Chakotay is dragged into an alien war and shown the depravity of the enemy…or is he? Find out in "Nemesis"! After that, is the holo-man's truth hollow? How did his crew really die? The EMH tries to make a friend in "Revulsion"! Also this week: talkin' strange, Chekhov's latest weapon, and more ship stuff! [Timestamps: Nemesis: 01:55; Revulsion: 26:16; Ships: 49:33] [tumbl this: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/691589844935278592/getting-shipshape-with-starfleet-ship-shapes-part] What's real this week? Not much! First up: Chakot… What's real this week? Not much! First up: Chakotay is dragged into an alien war and shown the depravity of the enemy…or is he? Find out in "Nemesis"! After that, is the holo-man's truth hollow? How did his crew really die? The EMH tries to make a friend in "Revulsion"! Also this week: talkin' strange, Chekhov's latest weapon, and more ship stuff! [Timestamps: Nemesis: 01:55; Revulsion: 26:16; Ships: 49:33] [tumbl this: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/691589844935278592/getting-shipshape-with-starfleet-ship-shapes-part] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1313066521 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-268-a-real-ship-show 01:46:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes So many ships, so little time! We're losing shuttles like whoa this week on "Voyager" when Kes evolves to a higher form and needs a ride in "The Gift". After that. Torres has the worst Klingon Yom Kippur ever when she and Tom get stranded in the middle of nowhere when their shuttle goes kablooey in "Day of Honor"! After that, Ames already has regrets as she brings us to her own personal Utopia Planitia to start our latest blog series: "Trek" vessels! Also this week: bagging on 7's outfit, weird messaging, and I promise we recorded this before the news about Eaglemoss going under came out so yes it's our fault and we're sorry. [timestamps: Gift: 01:05; Honor: 38:24; Ships: 1:01:40] [tumblnow: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/690950841889341440/getting-shipshape-with-starfleet-ship-shapes-part] So many ships, so little time! We're losing shutt… So many ships, so little time! We're losing shuttles like whoa this week on "Voyager" when Kes evolves to a higher form and needs a ride in "The Gift". After that. Torres has the worst Klingon Yom Kippur ever when she and Tom get stranded in the middle of nowhere when their shuttle goes kablooey in "Day of Honor"! After that, Ames already has regrets as she brings us to her own personal Utopia Planitia to start our latest blog series: "Trek" vessels! Also this week: bagging on 7's outfit, weird messaging, and I promise we recorded this before the news about Eaglemoss going under came out so yes it's our fault and we're sorry. [timestamps: Gift: 01:05; Honor: 38:24; Ships: 1:01:40] [tumblnow: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/690950841889341440/getting-shipshape-with-starfleet-ship-shapes-part] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1308929959 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-25-strange-new-worlds-s1 01:45:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the latest entry from the new era of "Star Trek", the Pike-led "Strange New Worlds"! The Enterprise (no bloody A, B, C or D) is back in what is either a new spinoff or the most delayed pickup in television history as episodic storytelling makes its live-action franchise return. We have thoughts, but what kind?! Spoilers abound as we discuss the season in a fairly general way, and also some major plot points for "Picard" S.1 and 2 also come up, so be wary there. Also this week: bad self-promotion, Sam Fleegman, and filling in some blogtivity gaps! [Timestamps: season discussion: 04:04; tumbling: 01:16:03] [the blog!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/690348382110253056/hit-it-catching-up-with-strange-new-worlds] It's the latest entry from the new era of "Star T… It's the latest entry from the new era of "Star Trek", the Pike-led "Strange New Worlds"! The Enterprise (no bloody A, B, C or D) is back in what is either a new spinoff or the most delayed pickup in television history as episodic storytelling makes its live-action franchise return. We have thoughts, but what kind?! Spoilers abound as we discuss the season in a fairly general way, and also some major plot points for "Picard" S.1 and 2 also come up, so be wary there. Also this week: bad self-promotion, Sam Fleegman, and filling in some blogtivity gaps! [Timestamps: season discussion: 04:04; tumbling: 01:16:03] [the blog!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/690348382110253056/hit-it-catching-up-with-strange-new-worlds] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1304799877 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-267-sympathy-for-the-devil 01:31:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's finally happened...the "Voyager" has made it to Borg Space! But in a twist they didn't see coming, the intrepid crew finds a species possibly more lethal than their cybernetic foes, prompting Janeway to make a potentially-deadly bargain! Buckle in for "Scorpion", parts one and two! Also this week: the Brannigan Gambit, wrapping season 3, and preparing for fics! [Timestamps: Scorpion: 01:15; s.3 Wrap: 01:08:05; fic planning: 01:24:21] [tumbl about here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/689692904535506944/sending-off-kes-with-our-tops-bottoms-from-s3-of] It's finally happened...the "Voyager" has made it… It's finally happened...the "Voyager" has made it to Borg Space! But in a twist they didn't see coming, the intrepid crew finds a species possibly more lethal than their cybernetic foes, prompting Janeway to make a potentially-deadly bargain! Buckle in for "Scorpion", parts one and two! Also this week: the Brannigan Gambit, wrapping season 3, and preparing for fics! [Timestamps: Scorpion: 01:15; s.3 Wrap: 01:08:05; fic planning: 01:24:21] [tumbl about here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/689692904535506944/sending-off-kes-with-our-tops-bottoms-from-s3-of] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1300820578 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-266-controlled-space 01:21:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes The locations are fake but the danger is real this week on "Voyager"! First up: faux-nice invaders start switching places with the "Voyager" crew in "Displaced". After that, fanfic goes horribly wrong when Tuvok finds out an old enemy has tampered with a holodeck program in "Worst Case Scenario"! Also this week: comedy bee violence, good comedy, and Cardassians! [timestamps: Displaced: 01:07; "Worst Case Scenario": 34:55; Cardassian talk: 1:00:08] [tumbl through the tulips: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/689060737270808576/we-flatter-you-sir-we-flatter-you-the-best] The locations are fake but the danger is real thi… The locations are fake but the danger is real this week on "Voyager"! First up: faux-nice invaders start switching places with the "Voyager" crew in "Displaced". After that, fanfic goes horribly wrong when Tuvok finds out an old enemy has tampered with a holodeck program in "Worst Case Scenario"! Also this week: comedy bee violence, good comedy, and Cardassians! [timestamps: Displaced: 01:07; "Worst Case Scenario": 34:55; Cardassian talk: 1:00:08] [tumbl through the tulips: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/689060737270808576/we-flatter-you-sir-we-flatter-you-the-best] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1296907351 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-24-the-jurassic-series 01:36:19 A Star to Steer Her By yes You've already got the theme playing in your head, don't deny it! This week, inspired by the dino-people of "Voyager", we've taken a bit of a break to talk the Jurassic film series; we focus mainly on "Jurassic Park" but we can't help but bring up its many sequels, especially the recent "Jurassic World: Dominion". So grab your wide-brimmed hat, silver medallion, and 90s mom-jeans and get ready to check out some dinos with us! Also this week: crushin' on Malcom, OJ/Dolly, and the best academic squabble ever! You've already got the theme playing in your head… You've already got the theme playing in your head, don't deny it! This week, inspired by the dino-people of "Voyager", we've taken a bit of a break to talk the Jurassic film series; we focus mainly on "Jurassic Park" but we can't help but bring up its many sequels, especially the recent "Jurassic World: Dominion". So grab your wide-brimmed hat, silver medallion, and 90s mom-jeans and get ready to check out some dinos with us! Also this week: crushin' on Malcom, OJ/Dolly, and the best academic squabble ever! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1292447884 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-265-downer-endings 01:15:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes Get ready to be depressed after this week's episodes of "Voyager"! First up: can a saurian scientist get his society to admit they may be wrong about their place in the Galaxy in "Distant Origin"? Can The Doctor make a holo-family work after B'Elanna de-Stepfords it in "Real Life"? No. No in either case. And it ends pretty poorly for a lot of folks involved. Also this week: saying titles, playing The Sims, and Bajorans! [timestamps: "Real Life": 00:44; "Distant Origin": 26:35; Bajoran talk: 58:33] [Tumbl away: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/687786145663320064/praise-be-to-the-prophets-the-best-bajorans-in] NOTE: "Independence Day 2" spoilers after the closing theme Get ready to be depressed after this week's episo… Get ready to be depressed after this week's episodes of "Voyager"! First up: can a saurian scientist get his society to admit they may be wrong about their place in the Galaxy in "Distant Origin"? Can The Doctor make a holo-family work after B'Elanna de-Stepfords it in "Real Life"? No. No in either case. And it ends pretty poorly for a lot of folks involved. Also this week: saying titles, playing The Sims, and Bajorans! [timestamps: "Real Life": 00:44; "Distant Origin": 26:35; Bajoran talk: 58:33] [Tumbl away: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/687786145663320064/praise-be-to-the-prophets-the-best-bajorans-in] NOTE: "Independence Day 2" spoilers after the closing theme star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1288233082 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-264-boat-shoes-and-back-babies 01:21:28 A Star to Steer Her By yes Origins are tricky things, sometimes. First up, Harry Kim might be more than we assumed when salmon-like instincts kick in for him in "Favorite Son". After that, Kes gets to examine her entire life backwards and really see her starting point in the most unsettling ways in "Before and After"! Also this week: Sir Galaharry, strong candle opinions, and Klingons! [Timestamps: "Favorite Son": 00:55; "Before and After": 31:46; Klingon chat: 1:03:07] [tumbl with us, why not? https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/687150733353713664/who-has-the-most-honor-the-best-klingons-in-star] Origins are tricky things, sometimes. First up, H… Origins are tricky things, sometimes. First up, Harry Kim might be more than we assumed when salmon-like instincts kick in for him in "Favorite Son". After that, Kes gets to examine her entire life backwards and really see her starting point in the most unsettling ways in "Before and After"! Also this week: Sir Galaharry, strong candle opinions, and Klingons! [Timestamps: "Favorite Son": 00:55; "Before and After": 31:46; Klingon chat: 1:03:07] [tumbl with us, why not? https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/687150733353713664/who-has-the-most-honor-the-best-klingons-in-star] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1283882167 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-263-tuvok-is-a-jerk 01:11:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes We love Tuvok here on "A Star to Steer Her By", but even we can admit he's occasionally a bit of a pill. And this week he gets to show that off! First up, he and a bunch of the other men of "Voyager" think they know better than Kes what she wants to do with her life, and the results almost turn deadly in "Darkling"! After that, Neelix just wants to help and ultimately calls his colleague on some of his nonsense in "Rise"! Also this week: pitching to "Prodigy", a surprising amount of monkey talk, and Romulans! [timestamps: "Darkling": 00:51; "Rise": 29:32; Romulans: 56:02] [tumbl with us here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/686517743869149184/not-staying-neutral-about-this-the-best-romulans] We love Tuvok here on "A Star to Steer Her By", b… We love Tuvok here on "A Star to Steer Her By", but even we can admit he's occasionally a bit of a pill. And this week he gets to show that off! First up, he and a bunch of the other men of "Voyager" think they know better than Kes what she wants to do with her life, and the results almost turn deadly in "Darkling"! After that, Neelix just wants to help and ultimately calls his colleague on some of his nonsense in "Rise"! Also this week: pitching to "Prodigy", a surprising amount of monkey talk, and Romulans! [timestamps: "Darkling": 00:51; "Rise": 29:32; Romulans: 56:02] [tumbl with us here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/686517743869149184/not-staying-neutral-about-this-the-best-romulans] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1279608169 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:24:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-262-whoops-borg 01:11:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Voyager" continues the unsettling tradition of "Trek" being bad at being sexy this week. First up, things go too pon farr when a crewman hits the disturbing Vulcan mating season and sets his sights on B'Elanna in "Blood Fever". After that, some ex-Borg have decided they want to be pseudo-Borg but need Chakotay's help to pull it off in "Unity"! Will his attraction to one of their number be enough to turn Commander Milquetoast against Janeway's orders? Also this week: needs more bells, a doomed proposition, and our favorite Vulcans! CW: sexual assault in the first episode Note: MINOR "Strange New Worlds" ep1 spoiler [Timestamps: "Blood Fever": 00:49; "Unity": 33;25; Vulcans: 57:15] [tumbl along with us! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/685883225437093888/the-needs-of-these-few-the-best-vulcans-in-star] "Voyager" continues the unsettling tradition of "… "Voyager" continues the unsettling tradition of "Trek" being bad at being sexy this week. First up, things go too pon farr when a crewman hits the disturbing Vulcan mating season and sets his sights on B'Elanna in "Blood Fever". After that, some ex-Borg have decided they want to be pseudo-Borg but need Chakotay's help to pull it off in "Unity"! Will his attraction to one of their number be enough to turn Commander Milquetoast against Janeway's orders? Also this week: needs more bells, a doomed proposition, and our favorite Vulcans! CW: sexual assault in the first episode Note: MINOR "Strange New Worlds" ep1 spoiler [Timestamps: "Blood Fever": 00:49; "Unity": 33;25; Vulcans: 57:15] [tumbl along with us! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/685883225437093888/the-needs-of-these-few-the-best-vulcans-in-star] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1275300376 Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/sshb-261-tepisode 00:54:51 A Star to Steer Her By yes Nothing super standout this week in "Voyager". First up, it's a not-quite love triangle when Tuvok gets chummy with Harry's holodeck crush in "Alter Ego". After that, several episodes happen at once in the very confused "Coda". Also this week: space yarn, Chakotay's talent, and favorite Ferengi! [timestamps: "Alter Ego": 01:04; "Coda": 21:59; Ferengi: 42:45] [tumbl along home: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/685249783030546432/whos-got-the-lobes-for-business-the-best-ferengi] Nothing super standout this week in "Voyager". Fi… Nothing super standout this week in "Voyager". First up, it's a not-quite love triangle when Tuvok gets chummy with Harry's holodeck crush in "Alter Ego". After that, several episodes happen at once in the very confused "Coda". Also this week: space yarn, Chakotay's talent, and favorite Ferengi! [timestamps: "Alter Ego": 01:04; "Coda": 21:59; Ferengi: 42:45] [tumbl along home: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/685249783030546432/whos-got-the-lobes-for-business-the-best-ferengi] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1270995595 Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-260-smooth-jazzma 00:58:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's annoying bugs and annoying old friends this week on "Voyager"! First up: the ship has fallen prey to a swarm of bad CGI super-viruses in "Macrocosm"! After that, Neelix's knowledge runs out just as he runs into a shady old friend who claims he can help in "Fair Trade"! Also this week: kitbashed aliens, leftover episode, and artificial life forms! SPOILER WARNING: major "Picard" season detail discussed in final segment! [timestamps: "Macrocosm": 01:24; "Fair Trade": 23:19; Artificial Life: 44:16] [tumbl along with us! : https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/684614157365100544/hello-computer-the-best-artificial-lifeforms-in] It's annoying bugs and annoying old friends this … It's annoying bugs and annoying old friends this week on "Voyager"! First up: the ship has fallen prey to a swarm of bad CGI super-viruses in "Macrocosm"! After that, Neelix's knowledge runs out just as he runs into a shady old friend who claims he can help in "Fair Trade"! Also this week: kitbashed aliens, leftover episode, and artificial life forms! SPOILER WARNING: major "Picard" season detail discussed in final segment! [timestamps: "Macrocosm": 01:24; "Fair Trade": 23:19; Artificial Life: 44:16] [tumbl along with us! : https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/684614157365100544/hello-computer-the-best-artificial-lifeforms-in] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1266652585 Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-259-brother-aqainst-brother 01:37:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes Civil wars are breaking out all over the cosmos in "Voyager" this week! First up, a long-deposed ruler has found the key to immortality, and it involves stealing bodies! And now he's using Kes as his vehicle to foment rebellion on his old homeworld in "Warlord"! After that, we actually see consequences in an episodic series when we find out that the Q Continuum is tearing itself apart over Quinn's decision in "The Q and the Grey"! Also this week: catering facts, sweet nicknames, and Q looks! [timestamps: "Warlord": 01:21; "The Q and the Grey": 29:03; fashion time: 54:56] [tumbling along: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/683980225495891968/haute-q-ture-a-fashion-show-direct-from-the-q] Civil wars are breaking out all over the cosmos i… Civil wars are breaking out all over the cosmos in "Voyager" this week! First up, a long-deposed ruler has found the key to immortality, and it involves stealing bodies! And now he's using Kes as his vehicle to foment rebellion on his old homeworld in "Warlord"! After that, we actually see consequences in an episodic series when we find out that the Q Continuum is tearing itself apart over Quinn's decision in "The Q and the Grey"! Also this week: catering facts, sweet nicknames, and Q looks! [timestamps: "Warlord": 01:21; "The Q and the Grey": 29:03; fashion time: 54:56] [tumbling along: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/683980225495891968/haute-q-ture-a-fashion-show-direct-from-the-q] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1262443540 Thu, 05 May 2022 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-258-the-uno-reverse 01:39:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Voyager" is going both rad AND tubular as they time travel back to the radical 1990s in the two-part "Future's End"! When a Future Federation Time Cop shows up to explode the "Voyager" and her crew because they allegedly kill billions, things go awry and everyone is back in time and back on Earth. Get ready for "Trek 4" references and a bunch of other obvious time travel gags, an evil Ed Begley, Jr and the EMH on a walkabout! Also this week: old TV themes, the curse of "Trek" 2-parters, and "Trek" tech! [timestamps: "Future's End": 06:19; Technology: 1:08:49] [Tumbl with us!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/683344554301210624/shut-up-and-take-my-latinum-future-tech-in-star] "Voyager" is going both rad AND tubular as they t… "Voyager" is going both rad AND tubular as they time travel back to the radical 1990s in the two-part "Future's End"! When a Future Federation Time Cop shows up to explode the "Voyager" and her crew because they allegedly kill billions, things go awry and everyone is back in time and back on Earth. Get ready for "Trek 4" references and a bunch of other obvious time travel gags, an evil Ed Begley, Jr and the EMH on a walkabout! Also this week: old TV themes, the curse of "Trek" 2-parters, and "Trek" tech! [timestamps: "Future's End": 06:19; Technology: 1:08:49] [Tumbl with us!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/683344554301210624/shut-up-and-take-my-latinum-future-tech-in-star] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1258509514 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:34:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-257-sensual-ball-lute 01:04:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week starts off strong and then plunges right into a cave full of garbage! First up: what seem like very pleasant dreams for Torres soon turn to a tale of monumental evil in "Remember". After that, Kes is almost killed and our interest in this episode is definitely offed by the end of "Sacred Ground". Also this week: the worst home renovation, needing Betazoids, and TOS aliens! [timestamps: "Remember": 03:35; "Sacred Ground": 29:56; Blogtivity: 49:00] [tumbl with us!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/682726885793333248/top-3-star-trek-the-original-series-alien-races] This week starts off strong and then plunges righ… This week starts off strong and then plunges right into a cave full of garbage! First up: what seem like very pleasant dreams for Torres soon turn to a tale of monumental evil in "Remember". After that, Kes is almost killed and our interest in this episode is definitely offed by the end of "Sacred Ground". Also this week: the worst home renovation, needing Betazoids, and TOS aliens! [timestamps: "Remember": 03:35; "Sacred Ground": 29:56; Blogtivity: 49:00] [tumbl with us!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/682726885793333248/top-3-star-trek-the-original-series-alien-races] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1254026377 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-256-the-paris-pounce 01:22:16 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've got visitors from the Alpha Quadrant dropping in this week, albeit one of them holographically. First up: when The Doctor's memory begins fragmenting, only his holographic Papa can help...but can they save him without wiping his last two years of experience? Find out in "The Swarm". After that, it's a sequel to TNG's "The Price" when the "Voyager" crew come across Ferengi in the Delta Quadrant in "False Profits"! Also this week: Wonka space, Murphy's Law, and TOS villains! [Timestamps: "Swarm": 01:58; "Profits": 29:24; TOS Baddie Chat: 1:00:07] [Tumbl here!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/682076245850193920/top-3-star-trek-the-original-series-villains] We've got visitors from the Alpha Quadrant droppi… We've got visitors from the Alpha Quadrant dropping in this week, albeit one of them holographically. First up: when The Doctor's memory begins fragmenting, only his holographic Papa can help...but can they save him without wiping his last two years of experience? Find out in "The Swarm". After that, it's a sequel to TNG's "The Price" when the "Voyager" crew come across Ferengi in the Delta Quadrant in "False Profits"! Also this week: Wonka space, Murphy's Law, and TOS villains! [Timestamps: "Swarm": 01:58; "Profits": 29:24; TOS Baddie Chat: 1:00:07] [Tumbl here!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/682076245850193920/top-3-star-trek-the-original-series-villains] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1249695154 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-255-shades-of-six 01:12:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes Feeling a bit "Undiscovered Country" up in "Voyager" today. Most of all because we take a look at Tuvok's memories from when he was an Ensign under Captain Sulu during that very time in "Flashback". But there's also some real Rura Penthe vibes at the prison Harry and Tom find themselves unjustly tossed into in "The Chute". Also this week: pon farr again, General Order 24, and TOS guests! [timestamps: "Flashback": 01:25; "The Chute": 33:04; TOS Guests: 54:38] [Tumbl with us here!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/681438780772827136/top-3-star-trek-the-original-series-characters] Feeling a bit "Undiscovered Country" up in "Voyag… Feeling a bit "Undiscovered Country" up in "Voyager" today. Most of all because we take a look at Tuvok's memories from when he was an Ensign under Captain Sulu during that very time in "Flashback". But there's also some real Rura Penthe vibes at the prison Harry and Tom find themselves unjustly tossed into in "The Chute". Also this week: pon farr again, General Order 24, and TOS guests! [timestamps: "Flashback": 01:25; "The Chute": 33:04; TOS Guests: 54:38] [Tumbl with us here!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/681438780772827136/top-3-star-trek-the-original-series-characters] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1246290844 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:27:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-254-lets-go-camping 01:52:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes Time to spend some time on crappy planets! First up, in "Resolutions", Janeway and Chakotay are stranded on a world that gave them a disease they can only survive there. Will they find a cure...and maybe more? After that, Season 2 ends with a Kazon/Cardassian scheme-bang and 3 begins SUPER underwhelmingly as the crew fights cavemen and gets eaten by lizards in "Basics", parts 1 and 2! Also this week: deconstructing Harry, Seska's love, and rating Season 2! [timestamps: "Resolutions": 1:50; "Basics": 33:14; S.2 Wrap: 1:29:47] [Tumbl here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/680810089327837184/more-highs-more-lows-in-season-2-of-voyager] Time to spend some time on crappy planets! First … Time to spend some time on crappy planets! First up, in "Resolutions", Janeway and Chakotay are stranded on a world that gave them a disease they can only survive there. Will they find a cure...and maybe more? After that, Season 2 ends with a Kazon/Cardassian scheme-bang and 3 begins SUPER underwhelmingly as the crew fights cavemen and gets eaten by lizards in "Basics", parts 1 and 2! Also this week: deconstructing Harry, Seska's love, and rating Season 2! [timestamps: "Resolutions": 1:50; "Basics": 33:14; S.2 Wrap: 1:29:47] [Tumbl here: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/680810089327837184/more-highs-more-lows-in-season-2-of-voyager] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1241676577 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-253-stayin-alive 01:31:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everybody wants to live this week on "Voyager", but who deserves to? First up, Michael McKean plays a psychotic digital clown in a pre-"The Matrix" virtual world and he needs brains to keep him going in "The Thaw". After that: a transporter accident creates new life but at the cost of two crew members in "Tuvix". Also this week: Lurches, Curzodo, and Taco Turquoise! [timestamps: "Thaw": 02:10; "Tuvix": 30:59; blogtivation: 1:08:57] [To tumbl along: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/680180473228574720/this-star-trek-chair-made-out-of-100-recycled] Everybody wants to live this week on "Voyager", b… Everybody wants to live this week on "Voyager", but who deserves to? First up, Michael McKean plays a psychotic digital clown in a pre-"The Matrix" virtual world and he needs brains to keep him going in "The Thaw". After that: a transporter accident creates new life but at the cost of two crew members in "Tuvix". Also this week: Lurches, Curzodo, and Taco Turquoise! [timestamps: "Thaw": 02:10; "Tuvix": 30:59; blogtivation: 1:08:57] [To tumbl along: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/680180473228574720/this-star-trek-chair-made-out-of-100-recycled] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1237645807 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-252-going-every-horrible-place 01:25:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes Death! Existential crises! Vidiians! And, worst of all, children! Dear God how will the "Voyager" crew cope after this week?! First up: two Voyagers, two problems! In "Deadlock" Voyager has 99 problems and they're all...their own fault? After that: a recycled "Mork & Mindy" plot is meant to be a shocking twist in the ultimately awful "Innocence". Also this week: Janeway needs to listen to Janeway, the true identity of the monster that lives in the cave, and alien chairs! [timestamps: "Deadlock": 02:07; "Innocence": 36:50; Blogtivity: 58:40] [Tumbl along with us!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/679540904963506176/this-star-trek-chair-made-out-of-100-recycled] Death! Existential crises! Vidiians! And, worst o… Death! Existential crises! Vidiians! And, worst of all, children! Dear God how will the "Voyager" crew cope after this week?! First up: two Voyagers, two problems! In "Deadlock" Voyager has 99 problems and they're all...their own fault? After that: a recycled "Mork & Mindy" plot is meant to be a shocking twist in the ultimately awful "Innocence". Also this week: Janeway needs to listen to Janeway, the true identity of the monster that lives in the cave, and alien chairs! [timestamps: "Deadlock": 02:07; "Innocence": 36:50; Blogtivity: 58:40] [Tumbl along with us!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/679540904963506176/this-star-trek-chair-made-out-of-100-recycled] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1233588019 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-251-stale-serial 01:34:21 A Star to Steer Her By yes Storylines come to a head this week on "Voyager", and boy oh boy it sure is an unsatisfying conclusion! First up, though, we get a delightful love story between the EMH and the show's first nice Vidiian alongside some useless drek in "Lifesigns". [content warning: there is more talk of end-of-life choices related to this episode] After that: is Tom really leaving and will Jonas finally be exposed in "Investigations"? Also this week: EMH smell, hole-flinging, and Captain's chairs part two! [Timestamps: "Lifesigns": 02:46; "Investigations": 34:37; Blogtivity: 1:01:49] [Tumblr!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/678901761454522368/i-miss-my-old-star-trek-chair-too-part-2] Storylines come to a head this week on "Voyager",… Storylines come to a head this week on "Voyager", and boy oh boy it sure is an unsatisfying conclusion! First up, though, we get a delightful love story between the EMH and the show's first nice Vidiian alongside some useless drek in "Lifesigns". [content warning: there is more talk of end-of-life choices related to this episode] After that: is Tom really leaving and will Jonas finally be exposed in "Investigations"? Also this week: EMH smell, hole-flinging, and Captain's chairs part two! [Timestamps: "Lifesigns": 02:46; "Investigations": 34:37; Blogtivity: 1:01:49] [Tumblr!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/678901761454522368/i-miss-my-old-star-trek-chair-too-part-2] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1229486113 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-250-choices 01:37:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes CONTENT WARNING: one of this week's episodes is about suicide, so lots of talk of that sort. Choices are key here this week on "Voyager", though in quite different ways. First up: an old decision of B'Elanna's comes back to haunt her in the form of a Cardassian doomsday device in "Dreadnought". After that, Janeway has to play judge in a trial for a Q (no, not that Q, but he's also here) who wants asylum and the right to die on his terms in "Death Wish". Also this week: missile perfection, Q-uid pro quo, and Captain's chairs! [Timestamps: "Dreadnought": 03:22; "Death Wish": 32:51; Blogtivity: 1:06:25] [Blog link!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/678274016757366784/i-miss-my-old-star-trek-chair-too-part-1] CONTENT WARNING: one of this week's episodes is a… CONTENT WARNING: one of this week's episodes is about suicide, so lots of talk of that sort. Choices are key here this week on "Voyager", though in quite different ways. First up: an old decision of B'Elanna's comes back to haunt her in the form of a Cardassian doomsday device in "Dreadnought". After that, Janeway has to play judge in a trial for a Q (no, not that Q, but he's also here) who wants asylum and the right to die on his terms in "Death Wish". Also this week: missile perfection, Q-uid pro quo, and Captain's chairs! [Timestamps: "Dreadnought": 03:22; "Death Wish": 32:51; Blogtivity: 1:06:25] [Blog link!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/678274016757366784/i-miss-my-old-star-trek-chair-too-part-1] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1225171849 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-249-darwins-are-spinning-their-graves 01:32:03 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the moment at least SOME of you have probably been waiting for...SSHB has made it to not only the most infamous "Voyager" episode, but possibly one of the most infamous "Trek" episodes in general. Yes, we're talking "Threshold" this week! What do we think about Tom Paris's adventure into Infinite Velocity that leads to some really junky evolutionary science? Listen to find out! After that, we spend way too long talking about the filmography of Brad Dourif when he shows up to play a sociopath Betazoid in the deeply twisted "Meld"! Also this week: coke and coffee, screaming at Janeway from behind a forcefield, and character transformations! [Timestamps: "Threshold": 3:37; "Meld": 41:19; Blogtivity: 1:08:00] [Blog link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/677656292079419392/making-a-case-for-threshold-character] It's the moment at least SOME of you have probabl… It's the moment at least SOME of you have probably been waiting for...SSHB has made it to not only the most infamous "Voyager" episode, but possibly one of the most infamous "Trek" episodes in general. Yes, we're talking "Threshold" this week! What do we think about Tom Paris's adventure into Infinite Velocity that leads to some really junky evolutionary science? Listen to find out! After that, we spend way too long talking about the filmography of Brad Dourif when he shows up to play a sociopath Betazoid in the deeply twisted "Meld"! Also this week: coke and coffee, screaming at Janeway from behind a forcefield, and character transformations! [Timestamps: "Threshold": 3:37; "Meld": 41:19; Blogtivity: 1:08:00] [Blog link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/677656292079419392/making-a-case-for-threshold-character] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1221468238 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-23-terminators-seeking-trousers 01:19:48 A Star to Steer Her By yes Whoops! Looks like we took a bit of a side-trip and forgot to warn you it was coming! Inspired by "Prototype", we decided to take a look at James Cameron's "Terminator" and "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (so the only movies from that franchise that matter). Relive the classics that spawned a franchise that is harder to kill than its titular robot man with tales of time travel, paradoxes, and an eternal search for clothes! Also this week: opening with butts, James Cameron's nightmares, and childhood trauma! Whoops! Looks like we took a bit of a side-trip a… Whoops! Looks like we took a bit of a side-trip and forgot to warn you it was coming! Inspired by "Prototype", we decided to take a look at James Cameron's "Terminator" and "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (so the only movies from that franchise that matter). Relive the classics that spawned a franchise that is harder to kill than its titular robot man with tales of time travel, paradoxes, and an eternal search for clothes! Also this week: opening with butts, James Cameron's nightmares, and childhood trauma! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1217184121 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-248-who-needs-the-prime-directive 01:39:57 A Star to Steer Her By yes Rough week for the Prime Directive on "Voyager". First up, Torres isn't willing to die OR let her crew be killed over it when murderbots ask her to help them reproduce in "Prototype". Then in "Alliances", Janeway has to balance the needs of her ship against the strictures of the Prime Directive. Also this week: suffocating actors, Square One Television, and alien uniforms! [Timestamps: "Prototype": 01:31; "Alliances": 24:00; Alien Uniforms: 56:02] [Tumbl-along: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/676383414576889856/onscreen-or-it-didnt-happen-alien-uniforms-of] Rough week for the Prime Directive on "Voyager". … Rough week for the Prime Directive on "Voyager". First up, Torres isn't willing to die OR let her crew be killed over it when murderbots ask her to help them reproduce in "Prototype". Then in "Alliances", Janeway has to balance the needs of her ship against the strictures of the Prime Directive. Also this week: suffocating actors, Square One Television, and alien uniforms! [Timestamps: "Prototype": 01:31; "Alliances": 24:00; Alien Uniforms: 56:02] [Tumbl-along: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/676383414576889856/onscreen-or-it-didnt-happen-alien-uniforms-of] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1213027786 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-247-torture-week 01:16:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes People just keep getting caught and abused this week on "Voyager"! First up, Seska's back with another Cardassian scheme and Chakotay decides to take it personally in "Maneuvers". After that, a deal for some space gas or whatever goes awry, landing Torres and Tuvok in jail while Janeway hangs out with Broadway's own Joel Grey in "Resistance". Also this week: hitting the T on sects, local boy Neelix, and Mirror Universe fashion! [Timestamps: "Maneuvers": 02:50; "Resistance": 28:27; Mirror Universe: 50:14] [Read along! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/675741020892364800/whos-the-fairest-of-them-all-in-the-mirror] People just keep getting caught and abused this w… People just keep getting caught and abused this week on "Voyager"! First up, Seska's back with another Cardassian scheme and Chakotay decides to take it personally in "Maneuvers". After that, a deal for some space gas or whatever goes awry, landing Torres and Tuvok in jail while Janeway hangs out with Broadway's own Joel Grey in "Resistance". Also this week: hitting the T on sects, local boy Neelix, and Mirror Universe fashion! [Timestamps: "Maneuvers": 02:50; "Resistance": 28:27; Mirror Universe: 50:14] [Read along! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/675741020892364800/whos-the-fairest-of-them-all-in-the-mirror] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1208773216 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-246-guest-starring-vulcans 01:21:13 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've got former and future Vulcans guesting this week on "Voyager"! First up, Admiral Savar of TNG is dropping by to play Dad to young, annoying Chakotay's "Tattoo". After that, a pre-"Enterprise" Ambassador Soval is playing a DIFFERENT smug, superior jerk – with a whole extra dose of creepy – when he gets caught up in "Cold Fire". Also this week: Doctor Flu, desecrating a corpse, and dress uniforms! [Timestamps: belated holidays: 00:41; "Tattoo": 12:34; "Cold Fire": 36:28; dress uniforms: 58:03] [readalong with Tumblr!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/675105342397546496/star-trek-plays-fancy-dress-up] We've got former and future Vulcans guesting this… We've got former and future Vulcans guesting this week on "Voyager"! First up, Admiral Savar of TNG is dropping by to play Dad to young, annoying Chakotay's "Tattoo". After that, a pre-"Enterprise" Ambassador Soval is playing a DIFFERENT smug, superior jerk – with a whole extra dose of creepy – when he gets caught up in "Cold Fire". Also this week: Doctor Flu, desecrating a corpse, and dress uniforms! [Timestamps: belated holidays: 00:41; "Tattoo": 12:34; "Cold Fire": 36:28; dress uniforms: 58:03] [readalong with Tumblr!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/675105342397546496/star-trek-plays-fancy-dress-up] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1204413757 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-245-stuck-in-the-middle-with-kes 01:31:47 A Star to Steer Her By yes Kes continues to be the unluckiest woman in space, as she finds herself at the heart of conflict twice this week. First up: Tom and Neelix's audience-upsetting conflict comes to a childish head and then they bond over a middling puppet in "Parturition". After that: can Kes's powers-ex-machina save the day from a mighty psychic villain in "Persistence of Vision"? Also this week: the alleged end of jealous Neelix, post-birdstrike Fabio, and Admiral's uniforms! [Timestamps: "Parturition": 01:24; "Vision": 26:30; Admirals' Duds: 50:57] [Tumblr: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/674478031376711680/starfleet-admirals-love-gold] Kes continues to be the unluckiest woman in space… Kes continues to be the unluckiest woman in space, as she finds herself at the heart of conflict twice this week. First up: Tom and Neelix's audience-upsetting conflict comes to a childish head and then they bond over a middling puppet in "Parturition". After that: can Kes's powers-ex-machina save the day from a mighty psychic villain in "Persistence of Vision"? Also this week: the alleged end of jealous Neelix, post-birdstrike Fabio, and Admiral's uniforms! [Timestamps: "Parturition": 01:24; "Vision": 26:30; Admirals' Duds: 50:57] [Tumblr: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/674478031376711680/starfleet-admirals-love-gold] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1199726230 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-244-no-explanations 01:48:42 A Star to Steer Her By yes You want to fully know what's going on this week in "Voyager"? Well TS, kid! We're only getting a very vague explanation as to how Harry Kim's reality has been supremely altered in "Non Sequitur". We then get even LESS of an explanation behind the ship going all MC Escher in "Twisted". Also this week: Bird headcanon, too many Sandrines, and crushing on Wilson Cruz. Wait, no, duty uniforms, pt 2. [Timestamps: "Non Sequitur": 01:20; "Twisted": 32:44; Duty Uniforms pt2: 53:40] [This week's tumblr: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/673850222973157376/which-starfleet-uniforms-make-it-work-as-they] You want to fully know what's going on this week … You want to fully know what's going on this week in "Voyager"? Well TS, kid! We're only getting a very vague explanation as to how Harry Kim's reality has been supremely altered in "Non Sequitur". We then get even LESS of an explanation behind the ship going all MC Escher in "Twisted". Also this week: Bird headcanon, too many Sandrines, and crushing on Wilson Cruz. Wait, no, duty uniforms, pt 2. [Timestamps: "Non Sequitur": 01:20; "Twisted": 32:44; Duty Uniforms pt2: 53:40] [This week's tumblr: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/673850222973157376/which-starfleet-uniforms-make-it-work-as-they] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1195430431 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:44:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-243-needs-more-pockets 01:34:10 A Star to Steer Her By yes Could extra (or any) pockets have solved the major issues this week in "Voyager"? We'll let you decide! First up: is everyone's favorite hologram actually a hologram or his creator gone mad in "Projections"? After that: space shenanigans put the ship in an uncomfortable position and cause Kes's mating cycle to kick in too early so everything just gets gross in "Elogium". Also this week: defining the Roberts, nonsensical biology, and uniform chat! [timestamps: "Projections": 2:13; "Elogium": 30:45; duty uniforms 0:53:19] [tumblr: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/673204291529506816/which-starfleet-uniforms-make-it-work-as-they] Could extra (or any) pockets have solved the majo… Could extra (or any) pockets have solved the major issues this week in "Voyager"? We'll let you decide! First up: is everyone's favorite hologram actually a hologram or his creator gone mad in "Projections"? After that: space shenanigans put the ship in an uncomfortable position and cause Kes's mating cycle to kick in too early so everything just gets gross in "Elogium". Also this week: defining the Roberts, nonsensical biology, and uniform chat! [timestamps: "Projections": 2:13; "Elogium": 30:45; duty uniforms 0:53:19] [tumblr: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/673204291529506816/which-starfleet-uniforms-make-it-work-as-they] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1191150064 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-242-ive-seen-that-before 02:01:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're starting "Voyager" s.2 and...ah...it's not the best start. We're down a body but that doesn't stop us from discussing some truly underwhelming stuff. First up: humans from the past have been brought across space for REASONS and tempt the "Voyager" crew with a new home in "The 37s"! After that, the brutally dull Kazon are back but have brought DS9's Aaron Eisenberg along for the ride to liven things up in "Initiations"! Also this week: just trust us about the cities, Surprisenberg, and insignia! [Timestamps: "37s": 1:40; "Initiations": 45:28; insignia chat: 1:19:24] [Tumblr link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/672582721777942528/delta-variants-no-but-the-starfleet-combadge] We're starting "Voyager" s.2 and...ah...it's not … We're starting "Voyager" s.2 and...ah...it's not the best start. We're down a body but that doesn't stop us from discussing some truly underwhelming stuff. First up: humans from the past have been brought across space for REASONS and tempt the "Voyager" crew with a new home in "The 37s"! After that, the brutally dull Kazon are back but have brought DS9's Aaron Eisenberg along for the ride to liven things up in "Initiations"! Also this week: just trust us about the cities, Surprisenberg, and insignia! [Timestamps: "37s": 1:40; "Initiations": 45:28; insignia chat: 1:19:24] [Tumblr link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/672582721777942528/delta-variants-no-but-the-starfleet-combadge] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1187003422 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/sshb-episode-241-cut-short 01:23:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes Executive meddling means we've come to the very sudden end of "Voyager" season one! First up, we learn more about Neelix and his people when the designer of a super-weapon that devastated a Talaxian moon drops by for a visit in "Jetrel". After that, get the cheese to sickbay and brace yourself for a crappier version of TNG's "Lower Decks" in "Learning Curve". Also this week: rappin' "Trek", the Eddington sniff, and season 1 tops and bottoms! [timestamps: Jetrel: 1:21; Learning Curve: 34:57; S.1 wrap: 1:08:24] [S.1 Wrap Blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/671939064893718528/a-surprisingly-good-showing-for-neelix-in-season-1] Executive meddling means we've come to the very s… Executive meddling means we've come to the very sudden end of "Voyager" season one! First up, we learn more about Neelix and his people when the designer of a super-weapon that devastated a Talaxian moon drops by for a visit in "Jetrel". After that, get the cheese to sickbay and brace yourself for a crappier version of TNG's "Lower Decks" in "Learning Curve". Also this week: rappin' "Trek", the Eddington sniff, and season 1 tops and bottoms! [timestamps: Jetrel: 1:21; Learning Curve: 34:57; S.1 wrap: 1:08:24] [S.1 Wrap Blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/671939064893718528/a-surprisingly-good-showing-for-neelix-in-season-1] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1183575709 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:07:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/sshb-episode-240-get-back-in-there 01:55:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everybody needs stuff put back this week on "Voyager"! First up, Chakotay's very being is shoved out of his body by weird aliens that want to eat everyone's neural energy in "Cathexis". After that, B'Elanna's been split into human and Klingon forms and they DO NOT get on in "Faces"! Also this week: we'll always blame Paris, a drowned-rat Talaxian, and title sequences! [timestamps: "Cathexis": 01:17; "Faces": 36:00; Title Sequences: 1:04:07] [Tumblr link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/671302284402098176/fwooming-by-in-the-star-trek-opening-title] Everybody needs stuff put back this week on "Voya… Everybody needs stuff put back this week on "Voyager"! First up, Chakotay's very being is shoved out of his body by weird aliens that want to eat everyone's neural energy in "Cathexis". After that, B'Elanna's been split into human and Klingon forms and they DO NOT get on in "Faces"! Also this week: we'll always blame Paris, a drowned-rat Talaxian, and title sequences! [timestamps: "Cathexis": 01:17; "Faces": 36:00; Title Sequences: 1:04:07] [Tumblr link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/671302284402098176/fwooming-by-in-the-star-trek-opening-title] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1178704537 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/sshb-episode-239-branching-out 01:33:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes Folks are trying something new this week on "Voyager". First up, someone has been doing some under-the-table diplomacy, otherwise known as treason, but WHO could it possibly be?! Find out the obvious answer in "State of Flux". After that, The Doctor has to leave his comfort zone and the only part of the ship he's ever known to pop into the holodeck to try and save vanished crewmembers. Find out if he also gets lucky in "Heroes and Demons"! Also this week: Cardassian birthdays, English major tangent, and series themes! [timestamps: "Flux": 00:58; "Heroes" 27:03; theme discussion: 52:33] [this week's blogpost: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/670669728663158784/do-we-have-faith-of-the-heart-and-other-star-trek] Folks are trying something new this week on "Voya… Folks are trying something new this week on "Voyager". First up, someone has been doing some under-the-table diplomacy, otherwise known as treason, but WHO could it possibly be?! Find out the obvious answer in "State of Flux". After that, The Doctor has to leave his comfort zone and the only part of the ship he's ever known to pop into the holodeck to try and save vanished crewmembers. Find out if he also gets lucky in "Heroes and Demons"! Also this week: Cardassian birthdays, English major tangent, and series themes! [timestamps: "Flux": 00:58; "Heroes" 27:03; theme discussion: 52:33] [this week's blogpost: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/670669728663158784/do-we-have-faith-of-the-heart-and-other-star-trek] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1174510480 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:00:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/sshb-episode-238-death-and-the-little-death 01:32:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes It has been suggested that all literature, at the end of the day, is about sex, death, and/or religion. And we've got the lot this week on "Voyager"! First up, the Prime Directive is getting destroyed along with a new species' concepts of mortality and the afterlife in "Emanations". After that, a bunch of creepy hedonists have insanely powerful tech and their own Prime Directive in "Prime Factors!" Also this week: surprising lack of spiders, Chicago gangster fascists, and title cards! [timestamps: "Emanations": 01:22; "Prime Factors": 31:28; analyzing title cards: 01:03:00] [this week's blog post: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/670034861111885824/s-is-for-star-trek-series-title-cards] It has been suggested that all literature, at the… It has been suggested that all literature, at the end of the day, is about sex, death, and/or religion. And we've got the lot this week on "Voyager"! First up, the Prime Directive is getting destroyed along with a new species' concepts of mortality and the afterlife in "Emanations". After that, a bunch of creepy hedonists have insanely powerful tech and their own Prime Directive in "Prime Factors!" Also this week: surprising lack of spiders, Chicago gangster fascists, and title cards! [timestamps: "Emanations": 01:22; "Prime Factors": 31:28; analyzing title cards: 01:03:00] [this week's blog post: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/670034861111885824/s-is-for-star-trek-series-title-cards] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1170399940 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:14:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-237-past-memories 02:06:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes You can't always rely on the past in "Voyager" this week. First up, a seeming chance to get home is revealed only to be a chance to get a message home, until some science-fiction nonsense reveals that time might be an issue in "Eye of the Needle". After that, recollections are thrown into question, as is the talent of whoever designed this week's aliens in "Ex Post Facto". Also this week: Boston Vulcans, an absolutely idiotic conclusion, and trailers! [timestamps: "Eye": 00:00:49; "Facto": 00:42:47; trailer chat: 01:18:30] [this week's tumblr: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/669413059494854656/the-following-movie-trailer-blog-post-has-been] You can't always rely on the past in "Voyager" th… You can't always rely on the past in "Voyager" this week. First up, a seeming chance to get home is revealed only to be a chance to get a message home, until some science-fiction nonsense reveals that time might be an issue in "Eye of the Needle". After that, recollections are thrown into question, as is the talent of whoever designed this week's aliens in "Ex Post Facto". Also this week: Boston Vulcans, an absolutely idiotic conclusion, and trailers! [timestamps: "Eye": 00:00:49; "Facto": 00:42:47; trailer chat: 01:18:30] [this week's tumblr: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/669413059494854656/the-following-movie-trailer-blog-post-has-been] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1166340910 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:53:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-236-cruel-harvest 01:30:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're robbing bodies this week on "Voyager"! First up, Neelix has his lungs stolen by a dying species that it's kind of impossible to have any sympathy for in "Phage". After that, the crew unwittingly invades an alien being in a desperate search for a power boost and has to undo their own damage in "The Cloud". Also this week: butt breathing, Harry Kim is too weird, and posters! [timestamps: "Phage": 01:09; "The Cloud": 33:12; poster discussion: 1:00:26] [this week's tumblr link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/668768135663452160/the-many-faces-of-star-trek-movie-posters] We're robbing bodies this week on "Voyager"! Firs… We're robbing bodies this week on "Voyager"! First up, Neelix has his lungs stolen by a dying species that it's kind of impossible to have any sympathy for in "Phage". After that, the crew unwittingly invades an alien being in a desperate search for a power boost and has to undo their own damage in "The Cloud". Also this week: butt breathing, Harry Kim is too weird, and posters! [timestamps: "Phage": 01:09; "The Cloud": 33:12; poster discussion: 1:00:26] [this week's tumblr link: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/668768135663452160/the-many-faces-of-star-trek-movie-posters] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1162256482 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-235-doubletime 01:20:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's two time travel stories this week where a lot of stuff doesn't actually make a lot of sense. But it really doesn't matter in "Parallax", since it's really about Janeway and Torres becoming best friends. And it doesn't matter in "Time and Again" because ultimately the episode never happened! Also this week: Ocampa issues, inexplicable Arabic numerals, and kerning! [Timestamps: "Parallax": 01:16; "Time and Again": 32:31; this week's activity: 55:35] [play along at home! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/668141324229296128/scrutinizing-the-star-trek-movie-title-cards] It's two time travel stories this week where a lo… It's two time travel stories this week where a lot of stuff doesn't actually make a lot of sense. But it really doesn't matter in "Parallax", since it's really about Janeway and Torres becoming best friends. And it doesn't matter in "Time and Again" because ultimately the episode never happened! Also this week: Ocampa issues, inexplicable Arabic numerals, and kerning! [Timestamps: "Parallax": 01:16; "Time and Again": 32:31; this week's activity: 55:35] [play along at home! https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/668141324229296128/scrutinizing-the-star-trek-movie-title-cards] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1157877118 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:00:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-234-an-intrepid-start 01:48:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes After stomping through several desert planets and other, more interesting space environs for the past few weeks, it's so very nice to be home for "Star Trek"! Too bad we're then INSTANTLY lost in the Delta quadrant when the USS Voyager and the Maquis they were chasing are yoinked across the Galaxy by an alien who probably should've come up with a better plan. We think. Aspects of it are kind of vague in the series premiere: "Caretaker". Also this week! Everyone had bad hair, Admiral Paris got around, and we played a game! [Timestamps: "Caretaker": 00:02:20; A game!: 1:31:13] [Play along with our tagline game: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/667511445916909568/match-the-star-trek-tagline-with-the-movie] After stomping through several desert planets and… After stomping through several desert planets and other, more interesting space environs for the past few weeks, it's so very nice to be home for "Star Trek"! Too bad we're then INSTANTLY lost in the Delta quadrant when the USS Voyager and the Maquis they were chasing are yoinked across the Galaxy by an alien who probably should've come up with a better plan. We think. Aspects of it are kind of vague in the series premiere: "Caretaker". Also this week! Everyone had bad hair, Admiral Paris got around, and we played a game! [Timestamps: "Caretaker": 00:02:20; A game!: 1:31:13] [Play along with our tagline game: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/667511445916909568/match-the-star-trek-tagline-with-the-movie] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1153419076 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-22-into-the-duniverse 02:14:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're on our way home from our extended "Star Wars" shore leave but have decided to spice up our lives with a little stopover on Arrakis, a world without which George's fictional universe might've looked VERY different. We're mostly talking the Lynch/Smithee 1980s "Dune" and Villeneuve 2021 "Dunc", with a few forays into Herbert's novel and brief glimpses towards Jodorowsky and the Sci-Fi miniseries. As 1980s "Dune" covers material "Dunc" has not gotten to, be warned there are potential spoilers for Denny V's eventual "part 2". if you're down for that, or already know where it's all going, join us as we discuss a classic tale of court intrigue, desert warfare, and absolutely horrifying butthole worms! Also this week: being hot for Oscar, the Paul focus, and theater v. TV. We're on our way home from our extended "Star War… We're on our way home from our extended "Star Wars" shore leave but have decided to spice up our lives with a little stopover on Arrakis, a world without which George's fictional universe might've looked VERY different. We're mostly talking the Lynch/Smithee 1980s "Dune" and Villeneuve 2021 "Dunc", with a few forays into Herbert's novel and brief glimpses towards Jodorowsky and the Sci-Fi miniseries. As 1980s "Dune" covers material "Dunc" has not gotten to, be warned there are potential spoilers for Denny V's eventual "part 2". if you're down for that, or already know where it's all going, join us as we discuss a classic tale of court intrigue, desert warfare, and absolutely horrifying butthole worms! Also this week: being hot for Oscar, the Paul focus, and theater v. TV. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1149304855 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-star-wars-7-disney-unready 02:28:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes And so "Star Wars" ends for us, at least for now. Maybe we'll be back when more "Mandalorian" rolls around or something, no promises. But we sat back and were all pleasantly surprised by how good "The Force Awakens" actually was, before the discourse nightmare of its sequels came along and retroactively ruined it. Really a fine way to finish off this sub-project. Also this week: the Force as an excuse for lazy writing, hero of circumstance, and ANOTHER song! [note: find a photo of the big board of Star Wars rankings at https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/666252313160286208/star-war-films-ranked] [Timestamps: The Force Awakens: 1:10; The Big Board: 1:43:42; a song parody: 2:18:20] And so "Star Wars" ends for us, at least for now.… And so "Star Wars" ends for us, at least for now. Maybe we'll be back when more "Mandalorian" rolls around or something, no promises. But we sat back and were all pleasantly surprised by how good "The Force Awakens" actually was, before the discourse nightmare of its sequels came along and retroactively ruined it. Really a fine way to finish off this sub-project. Also this week: the Force as an excuse for lazy writing, hero of circumstance, and ANOTHER song! [note: find a photo of the big board of Star Wars rankings at https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/666252313160286208/star-war-films-ranked] [Timestamps: The Force Awakens: 1:10; The Big Board: 1:43:42; a song parody: 2:18:20] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1145272507 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-star-wars-6-darths-advocate 02:03:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes And so it ends. Well, so we thought. But for a while, anyway, the "Star Wars" films ended here with "Revenge of the Sith", an ungodly mix of overlong action AND overlong scenes of people just TALKING. It's the worst of all worlds as Lucas tries to cram together epic laser fights, what he thinks romance is, and endless, perplexing politics. Good riddance to bad rubbish, the prequels. It's been awful. Also this week: Palpatine might have a point, Quippy-Wan, and a little ditty to see you out. And so it ends. Well, so we thought. But for a wh… And so it ends. Well, so we thought. But for a while, anyway, the "Star Wars" films ended here with "Revenge of the Sith", an ungodly mix of overlong action AND overlong scenes of people just TALKING. It's the worst of all worlds as Lucas tries to cram together epic laser fights, what he thinks romance is, and endless, perplexing politics. Good riddance to bad rubbish, the prequels. It's been awful. Also this week: Palpatine might have a point, Quippy-Wan, and a little ditty to see you out. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1141458010 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-star-wars-5-the-rise-of-dexter-jettster 01:26:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes The awful sure does get everywhere as we make our way to "Attack of the Clones"! Little Ani's all growed up, but he has game so cold Hoth would call him chilly. Despite that Amidala is ALL ABOUT his deadpan, town-murdering self. It makes about as much sense as anything else in this endless, dreary pile of a picture. Also this week: a better Force battle, subcontractors all the way down, and Obi-Wan can't make sandwiches. The awful sure does get everywhere as we make our… The awful sure does get everywhere as we make our way to "Attack of the Clones"! Little Ani's all growed up, but he has game so cold Hoth would call him chilly. Despite that Amidala is ALL ABOUT his deadpan, town-murdering self. It makes about as much sense as anything else in this endless, dreary pile of a picture. Also this week: a better Force battle, subcontractors all the way down, and Obi-Wan can't make sandwiches. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1137429409 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:54:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-star-wars-4-george-unfettered 01:38:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes So this is where it all begins, twenty-two years after it began: "The Phantom Menace". Come see Darth Vader as you've never seen him before - and never wanted to, really: as a precocious scamp who races electric chariots and says "yipee!" Meet a young Obi-Wan Kenobi, who's really kind of a jerk about locals, and his well-established master, Jedi Knight Y...oh...Qui-Gon Jinn? Anyway, sit back and relax and check out what is clearly a children's movie except for all the long-winded political discussions. Also this week: an impressive bathroom break, overdone Yoda-speak, and poor Sith utilization. So this is where it all begins, twenty-two years … So this is where it all begins, twenty-two years after it began: "The Phantom Menace". Come see Darth Vader as you've never seen him before - and never wanted to, really: as a precocious scamp who races electric chariots and says "yipee!" Meet a young Obi-Wan Kenobi, who's really kind of a jerk about locals, and his well-established master, Jedi Knight Y...oh...Qui-Gon Jinn? Anyway, sit back and relax and check out what is clearly a children's movie except for all the long-winded political discussions. Also this week: an impressive bathroom break, overdone Yoda-speak, and poor Sith utilization. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1133390989 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-star-wars-3-blue-harvest 01:26:34 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's where it should have ended as we come to "Return of the Jedi"! Before the prequels and the sequels this was where the universe was left off (if you were one of the normal folks that ignored the reams of books and comics, video games, bad animated TV series, made-for-TV Ewok movies...). The Empire makes a daring stand as the Rebels make their make-or-break attack, even while Luke tries to undo the years of trauma heaped upon Anakin by the Emperor and, let's be honest, the Jedi before him. Unfortunately there's also Ewoks. Also this week: pointless ground battles, ill-used Han, and you know what let's chat "Star Trek" a bit. It's where it should have ended as we come to "Re… It's where it should have ended as we come to "Return of the Jedi"! Before the prequels and the sequels this was where the universe was left off (if you were one of the normal folks that ignored the reams of books and comics, video games, bad animated TV series, made-for-TV Ewok movies...). The Empire makes a daring stand as the Rebels make their make-or-break attack, even while Luke tries to undo the years of trauma heaped upon Anakin by the Emperor and, let's be honest, the Jedi before him. Unfortunately there's also Ewoks. Also this week: pointless ground battles, ill-used Han, and you know what let's chat "Star Trek" a bit. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1129534291 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-star-wars-2-the-emancipation-from-convention 01:50:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes Our vacation continues as we make our way to what is, for many, the absolute pinnacle of the franchise: "The Empire Strikes Back". It starts with what should be the act III setpiece and then ends with one of the most famous reveals in modern movies, and everything in the middle is pretty iconic, too! Also this week: the look and sound of "Star Wars", poorly aged "romance" and Fish Vader. Our vacation continues as we make our way to what… Our vacation continues as we make our way to what is, for many, the absolute pinnacle of the franchise: "The Empire Strikes Back". It starts with what should be the act III setpiece and then ends with one of the most famous reveals in modern movies, and everything in the middle is pretty iconic, too! Also this week: the look and sound of "Star Wars", poorly aged "romance" and Fish Vader. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1125462655 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-star-wars-1-star-wars-unburdened 01:34:06 A Star to Steer Her By yes Time for another few-week break between "Trek" series! This time we're finishing off the "Star Wars" films we've not yet covered in Ten Forwards! So come back with us to 1977 when "Star Wars" had yet to be weighed down by 40-plus years of extra lore, buyouts, new extra lore, fanboy rage, and all the other stuff that can really make it an exhausting franchise sometimes! Yes, it's "Star Wars", not even "Episode IV" at first, as a simple story introduces audiences to a world that would change the pop culture landscape and movie-making for decades! Also this week: good edits versus bad editions, how many ways can you pronounce "Leia", and doubting the lore. Time for another few-week break between "Trek" se… Time for another few-week break between "Trek" series! This time we're finishing off the "Star Wars" films we've not yet covered in Ten Forwards! So come back with us to 1977 when "Star Wars" had yet to be weighed down by 40-plus years of extra lore, buyouts, new extra lore, fanboy rage, and all the other stuff that can really make it an exhausting franchise sometimes! Yes, it's "Star Wars", not even "Episode IV" at first, as a simple story introduces audiences to a world that would change the pop culture landscape and movie-making for decades! Also this week: good edits versus bad editions, how many ways can you pronounce "Leia", and doubting the lore. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1121382724 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-21-tales-from-the-holodeck-four-this-time-its-five 01:29:34 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's our fifth anniversary and our fifth fanfic outing, tho our last time out deigned to tack a number onto the title! It's DS9 again, classic names out of hats format, and this time a MIX of both scripts and prose! Brace yourself for time shenanigans, daydream believing, some Paramount+ style, and two-hand counseling. Also this week: wait a damn minute, did NONE OF US use Odo?! [Timestamps: Caitlin's story: 2:53; Jake's teleplay: 17:07; Chris's story: 39:05; Ames's teleplay: 57:38] It's our fifth anniversary and our fifth fanfic o… It's our fifth anniversary and our fifth fanfic outing, tho our last time out deigned to tack a number onto the title! It's DS9 again, classic names out of hats format, and this time a MIX of both scripts and prose! Brace yourself for time shenanigans, daydream believing, some Paramount+ style, and two-hand counseling. Also this week: wait a damn minute, did NONE OF US use Odo?! [Timestamps: Caitlin's story: 2:53; Jake's teleplay: 17:07; Chris's story: 39:05; Ames's teleplay: 57:38] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1117301392 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-20-what-we-left-behind 01:16:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes With DS9 wrapped, it was finally time to sit down and check out the acclaimed, crowd-funded documentary "What We Left Behind". We muse on favorite bits, discuss the theoretical "Season 8" opener, and find ourselves shocked to our cores by the biggest reveal in the history of the franchise. Also this week: a shocking writing process, a bingeing show 20 years early, and hate-watching. With DS9 wrapped, it was finally time to sit down… With DS9 wrapped, it was finally time to sit down and check out the acclaimed, crowd-funded documentary "What We Left Behind". We muse on favorite bits, discuss the theoretical "Season 8" opener, and find ourselves shocked to our cores by the biggest reveal in the history of the franchise. Also this week: a shocking writing process, a bingeing show 20 years early, and hate-watching. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1112980111 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:28:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-233-sisko-inferno 02:21:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes And so another "Trek" series comes to an end with "What You Leave Behind". The Dominion War comes to a dramatic conclusion and suddenly everyone is going their separate ways. Life soldiers on as new responsibilities and new opportunities send our crew in sometimes-surprising and sometimes-obvious directions. "OH CRAP!" The DS9 writers probably shouted at this point, "WE FORGOT TO WRAP UP THE WHOLE DUKAT/WINN/PAH-WRAITHS THING!" And so that's shoehorned in, too. Also this week: no one likes Ezri/Julian (Ezrian? Julzi?), what next for galactic politics, and wrapping up the season/series! CW: brief discussion of suicide. [Timestamps: What You Leave Behind: 1:12; Season 7 wrap up: 1:38:05; DS9 series wrap up: 1:58:12] And so another "Trek" series comes to an end with… And so another "Trek" series comes to an end with "What You Leave Behind". The Dominion War comes to a dramatic conclusion and suddenly everyone is going their separate ways. Life soldiers on as new responsibilities and new opportunities send our crew in sometimes-surprising and sometimes-obvious directions. "OH CRAP!" The DS9 writers probably shouted at this point, "WE FORGOT TO WRAP UP THE WHOLE DUKAT/WINN/PAH-WRAITHS THING!" And so that's shoehorned in, too. Also this week: no one likes Ezri/Julian (Ezrian? Julzi?), what next for galactic politics, and wrapping up the season/series! CW: brief discussion of suicide. [Timestamps: What You Leave Behind: 1:12; Season 7 wrap up: 1:38:05; DS9 series wrap up: 1:58:12] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108453753 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-232-but-wheres-vic 01:26:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes Whenever Vic's not on screen, all the other characters should be asking, "where's Vic?" We imagine this was probably a note from Ira Steven Behr as DS9 hurtled towards its end, breaking from the ultra-serialized format the finale has been taking thus far to give us more explicitly separate episodes! First up: Julian and Miles curb stomp ethics for the sake of saving Odo's life by taking a stroll in a dying Sloan's brain in "Extreme Measures"! After that, Sisko gets a new "Defiant" and news of a new baby, Damar gets a new plan, and Ferenginar gets a new Grand Nagus in "The Dogs of War"! Also this week: seriously, where's Vic? Inception Horn. Plate chat. [timestamps: "Measures": 1:42; "Dogs": 37:21] Whenever Vic's not on screen, all the other chara… Whenever Vic's not on screen, all the other characters should be asking, "where's Vic?" We imagine this was probably a note from Ira Steven Behr as DS9 hurtled towards its end, breaking from the ultra-serialized format the finale has been taking thus far to give us more explicitly separate episodes! First up: Julian and Miles curb stomp ethics for the sake of saving Odo's life by taking a stroll in a dying Sloan's brain in "Extreme Measures"! After that, Sisko gets a new "Defiant" and news of a new baby, Damar gets a new plan, and Ferenginar gets a new Grand Nagus in "The Dogs of War"! Also this week: seriously, where's Vic? Inception Horn. Plate chat. [timestamps: "Measures": 1:42; "Dogs": 37:21] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1104396448 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-231-hard-truths 01:39:10 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's time to face facts as DS9 continues hurtling towards its finale in "When It Rains" and "Tacking into the Wind". Damar is fighting for a Cardassia that he ultimately won't recognize. Kira is finding herself assisting old enemies who confront her about the less comfortable facts of Odo's history. And Worf is forced — by a MOST unexpected source — to confront the hypocrisies of the Klingon Empire. Also this week: actions are not fractions, inapplicable methodologies, and contemplating the Breen. It's time to face facts as DS9 continues hurtling… It's time to face facts as DS9 continues hurtling towards its finale in "When It Rains" and "Tacking into the Wind". Damar is fighting for a Cardassia that he ultimately won't recognize. Kira is finding herself assisting old enemies who confront her about the less comfortable facts of Odo's history. And Worf is forced — by a MOST unexpected source — to confront the hypocrisies of the Klingon Empire. Also this week: actions are not fractions, inapplicable methodologies, and contemplating the Breen. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1100330422 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-230-okay-the-breen-do-change-everything 01:26:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes Right, look, we were pretty glib last week but we have to eat our words after "Strange Bedfellows" and "The Changing Face of Evil". The Breen have thrown the plot into chaos, attacking San Francisco and then positively DECIMATING an allied fleet with their energy-draining superweapon. Also their mere presence has been enough to shove Damar into full-blown revolution mode. Also this week: blink-and-miss murder, the tragedy of Kai Winn's tight hat, and Italian Fingers. [Timestamp: episode summaries begin at 1:57] Right, look, we were pretty glib last week but we… Right, look, we were pretty glib last week but we have to eat our words after "Strange Bedfellows" and "The Changing Face of Evil". The Breen have thrown the plot into chaos, attacking San Francisco and then positively DECIMATING an allied fleet with their energy-draining superweapon. Also their mere presence has been enough to shove Damar into full-blown revolution mode. Also this week: blink-and-miss murder, the tragedy of Kai Winn's tight hat, and Italian Fingers. [Timestamp: episode summaries begin at 1:57] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1096012693 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-229-apparently-everything-has-changed 01:10:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the beginning of the end of DS9 as we come to the start of the 10-episode mega-finale! We start with "Penumbra" and "'Til Death Do Us Part", where relationships take center stage! Sisko finally proposes to Kasidy, but his space-Mom says it'll end in tears! Meanwhile Ezri rescues Worf and they finally confront their feelings, before being captured by the Breen and being tortured into different feelings! And in the world of evil, Gul Dukat has disguised himself as a a Bajoran and gotten into the mind and bed of none other than Kai Winn! And the Dominion have a new ally WHICH CHANGES EVERYTHING! Also this week: wait, how does this change everything? Also Don Knotts. [Timestamp: episode summaries start at 00:54] It's the beginning of the end of DS9 as we come t… It's the beginning of the end of DS9 as we come to the start of the 10-episode mega-finale! We start with "Penumbra" and "'Til Death Do Us Part", where relationships take center stage! Sisko finally proposes to Kasidy, but his space-Mom says it'll end in tears! Meanwhile Ezri rescues Worf and they finally confront their feelings, before being captured by the Breen and being tortured into different feelings! And in the world of evil, Gul Dukat has disguised himself as a a Bajoran and gotten into the mind and bed of none other than Kai Winn! And the Dominion have a new ally WHICH CHANGES EVERYTHING! Also this week: wait, how does this change everything? Also Don Knotts. [Timestamp: episode summaries start at 00:54] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1091841901 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-228-best-laid-plans 01:47:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes A plan is a beautiful thing, but how often do they actually go without a hitch? Never in this week's episodes! First up: Vic Fontaine's program has sprung a mafia-themed "jack-in-the-box" and it's going to take a classic heist to save the day in "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang"! After that, Section 31 rears its ugly head yet again and Bashir thinks he has a scheme that can finally take them down in "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges"! Also this week: the responsibility of art and entertainment, Bashir doesn't understand espionage, and planning our next round of fanfics! [Timestamps: "Badda-Bing": 03:06; "Inter Arma": 51:22; announcement of a fun thing: 1:27:57] A plan is a beautiful thing, but how often do the… A plan is a beautiful thing, but how often do they actually go without a hitch? Never in this week's episodes! First up: Vic Fontaine's program has sprung a mafia-themed "jack-in-the-box" and it's going to take a classic heist to save the day in "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang"! After that, Section 31 rears its ugly head yet again and Bashir thinks he has a scheme that can finally take them down in "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges"! Also this week: the responsibility of art and entertainment, Bashir doesn't understand espionage, and planning our next round of fanfics! [Timestamps: "Badda-Bing": 03:06; "Inter Arma": 51:22; announcement of a fun thing: 1:27:57] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1087713274 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-227-charles-entertainment-bigotry 01:22:13 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Silence of the Lambs" sure is a great movie. Too bad it inspired sad attempt at psychological thriller/murder mystery/rushed nightmare "Field of Fire", in which Ezri is thrust into the Clarisse role and her memories take on the part of the worst Hannibal Lecter ever. After that, there's a lot of bad feelings and no easy answers when Odo has to face the fact that his friends might like him but still aren't cool with most other changelings in "Chimera". Also this week: jumping to conclusions, Kira/Odo fanfic, and a lengthy actor tangent. Note: Ames has some minor sound issues at the start of the episode. We promise they're cleared up within a few minutes. [Timestamps: "Field of Fire": 01:03; "Chimera": 42:14] "Silence of the Lambs" sure is a great movie. Too… "Silence of the Lambs" sure is a great movie. Too bad it inspired sad attempt at psychological thriller/murder mystery/rushed nightmare "Field of Fire", in which Ezri is thrust into the Clarisse role and her memories take on the part of the worst Hannibal Lecter ever. After that, there's a lot of bad feelings and no easy answers when Odo has to face the fact that his friends might like him but still aren't cool with most other changelings in "Chimera". Also this week: jumping to conclusions, Kira/Odo fanfic, and a lengthy actor tangent. Note: Ames has some minor sound issues at the start of the episode. We promise they're cleared up within a few minutes. [Timestamps: "Field of Fire": 01:03; "Chimera": 42:14] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1083538177 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:00:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-226-tough-visits 01:17:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes No one is enjoying their travels this week on DS9. First up, Chief O'Brien has gone missing and Ezri's mother has the sway to help find him; but she demands her daughter drop home in exchange in "Prodigal Daughter". After that, Zek's ability to jump in without thinking has led him to being captive in the Mirror Universe, and now Quark and Rom have to go rescue him in "The Emperor's New Cloak". Also this week: a single-host show, the Vic and Ezri show, and the ideal Worf show. [Timestamps: "Prodigal Daughter": 01:51; "New Cloak": 34:13] No one is enjoying their travels this week on DS9… No one is enjoying their travels this week on DS9. First up, Chief O'Brien has gone missing and Ezri's mother has the sway to help find him; but she demands her daughter drop home in exchange in "Prodigal Daughter". After that, Zek's ability to jump in without thinking has led him to being captive in the Mirror Universe, and now Quark and Rom have to go rescue him in "The Emperor's New Cloak". Also this week: a single-host show, the Vic and Ezri show, and the ideal Worf show. [Timestamps: "Prodigal Daughter": 01:51; "New Cloak": 34:13] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1079250637 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:00:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-225-isolation 01:30:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes Staying hidden this week is key on DS9. First up: Gul Dukat may have slithered his way into being Emissary of the Pah-wraiths, and might be hiding out with their cult on the decaying Empok Nor, but as always, he just wants Kira to admit what a cool guy he is in "Covenant." After that: with the pressures of war mounting a still-convalescing Nog decides to hide himself away on the holosuite with Vic Fontaine in "It's Only a Paper Moon." Also this week: the power of not giving a sh*t, Potsie, and the existential horror that is being Vic Fontaine. [Timestamps: "Covenant": 00:44; "Paper Moon": 43:57] Staying hidden this week is key on DS9. First up:… Staying hidden this week is key on DS9. First up: Gul Dukat may have slithered his way into being Emissary of the Pah-wraiths, and might be hiding out with their cult on the decaying Empok Nor, but as always, he just wants Kira to admit what a cool guy he is in "Covenant." After that: with the pressures of war mounting a still-convalescing Nog decides to hide himself away on the holosuite with Vic Fontaine in "It's Only a Paper Moon." Also this week: the power of not giving a sh*t, Potsie, and the existential horror that is being Vic Fontaine. [Timestamps: "Covenant": 00:44; "Paper Moon": 43:57] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1074717385 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:00:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-224-get-ready-for-war 01:25:21 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a dour day on DS9. First up: "Once More Unto the Breach" asks us if there is a place in the Klingon Empire for an old warrior who has, possibly, a few more enemies than friends? After that: an understaffed garrison's losses are taking their toll in "The Siege of AR-558". Also this week: time to feel sad, impromptu barbershop, and nine lives/one note! [Timestamps: "Once More": 01:24; "Siege": 36:31] It's a dour day on DS9. First up: "Once More Unto… It's a dour day on DS9. First up: "Once More Unto the Breach" asks us if there is a place in the Klingon Empire for an old warrior who has, possibly, a few more enemies than friends? After that: an understaffed garrison's losses are taking their toll in "The Siege of AR-558". Also this week: time to feel sad, impromptu barbershop, and nine lives/one note! [Timestamps: "Once More": 01:24; "Siege": 36:31] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1070044813 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-223-julian-creeps-and-the-rio-grande 01:34:41 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's one of those magic SSHB weeks where a pile of trash is joined by something genuinely good. First up: the augments are back but Sarina has been retconned so she can become yet another of Bashir's patient/love interests in "Chrysalis"! Gross! After that, a Weyoun has defected, but is he really defective? Find out in "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River"! Also this week: Pedants the Podcast, Space Flowers for Space Algernon, and treading familiar ground. [Timestamps: Chrysalis: 2:09; Great River: 42:17] It's one of those magic SSHB weeks where a pile o… It's one of those magic SSHB weeks where a pile of trash is joined by something genuinely good. First up: the augments are back but Sarina has been retconned so she can become yet another of Bashir's patient/love interests in "Chrysalis"! Gross! After that, a Weyoun has defected, but is he really defective? Find out in "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River"! Also this week: Pedants the Podcast, Space Flowers for Space Algernon, and treading familiar ground. [Timestamps: Chrysalis: 2:09; Great River: 42:17] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1065580837 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:12:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-222-ben-sisko-is-a-monster 01:21:57 A Star to Steer Her By yes Our man Ben is going to abuse his power this week to force everyone to do stuff they'd really rather not. First up, in "Afterimage", Ezri really should be taking some time to get her head straight but Sisko decides it would better if she try and counsel a deeply distressed Garak. After that, the Emissary decides everyone needs to be involved in an old grudge of his and drags them onto the baseball diamond in "Take Me Out to the Holosuite"! Also this week: classy songs for a classy intro, f***ing around and finding out, and way too much baseball chat. [Timestamps: Afterimage: 04:22; Holosuite: 35:51] Our man Ben is going to abuse his power this week… Our man Ben is going to abuse his power this week to force everyone to do stuff they'd really rather not. First up, in "Afterimage", Ezri really should be taking some time to get her head straight but Sisko decides it would better if she try and counsel a deeply distressed Garak. After that, the Emissary decides everyone needs to be involved in an old grudge of his and drags them onto the baseball diamond in "Take Me Out to the Holosuite"! Also this week: classy songs for a classy intro, f***ing around and finding out, and way too much baseball chat. [Timestamps: Afterimage: 04:22; Holosuite: 35:51] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1060925266 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:00:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-221-manic-pixie-dream-dax 01:15:24 A Star to Steer Her By yes Away we go with a sneaky little two-parter to start up the new season of DS9, and it's brought a sneaky little new Dax with it! Three months after Jadzia's death and the Prophets being cut off from everything our heroes are STILL trying to pick up the pieces! Worf has a sad because he's worried his wife isn't in Klingon Heaven, Sisko has a sad because he doesn't know what the Prophets need him to do, and Kira has a mad because the Romulans are being their usual selves! Will anyone be happy by the end of "Image in the Sand" and "Shadows and Symbols"? Also this week: no plan, missed opportunities, and the secret of the baseball. [Timestamp: summaries begin at 01:33] Away we go with a sneaky little two-parter to sta… Away we go with a sneaky little two-parter to start up the new season of DS9, and it's brought a sneaky little new Dax with it! Three months after Jadzia's death and the Prophets being cut off from everything our heroes are STILL trying to pick up the pieces! Worf has a sad because he's worried his wife isn't in Klingon Heaven, Sisko has a sad because he doesn't know what the Prophets need him to do, and Kira has a mad because the Romulans are being their usual selves! Will anyone be happy by the end of "Image in the Sand" and "Shadows and Symbols"? Also this week: no plan, missed opportunities, and the secret of the baseball. [Timestamp: summaries begin at 01:33] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1056289774 Thu, 27 May 2021 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-19-william-shatner-presents-chaos-on-the-bridge 01:00:16 A Star to Steer Her By yes Step right up one and all for the absolute sideshow that is "William Shatner Presents: Chaos on the Bridge"! In 2014 Captain Kirk decided he was the best man to help tell the story of the tumultuous first two years of TNG, and the result is a disjointed mess of angry, angry people hollering at a dead man who can't defend himself. Oh, and people laughing about wanting folks dead! Also this week: uncomfortable cartoons, bitter Pike, and the meat sweats. Step right up one and all for the absolute sidesh… Step right up one and all for the absolute sideshow that is "William Shatner Presents: Chaos on the Bridge"! In 2014 Captain Kirk decided he was the best man to help tell the story of the tumultuous first two years of TNG, and the result is a disjointed mess of angry, angry people hollering at a dead man who can't defend himself. Oh, and people laughing about wanting folks dead! Also this week: uncomfortable cartoons, bitter Pike, and the meat sweats. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1051813600 Thu, 20 May 2021 09:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-220-everything-and-nothing 01:50:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the end of season six, and absolutely everything happens while no progress is made! First up, the race is on to save a stranded Starfleet Captain who the "Defiant" has made radio contact with in "The Sound of Her Voice". After that, the charge to invade Cardassian space is on, but the Federation will be up against automated turrets and a Pah Wraith in "Tears of the Prophets"! And after that, it's our season 6 wrap! Also this week: lack of theater nerds, big Belloq energy, and the Inverse People! [Timestamps: "Voice": 01:17; "Prophets": 45:28; wrap: 01:25:55] It's the end of season six, and absolutely everyt… It's the end of season six, and absolutely everything happens while no progress is made! First up, the race is on to save a stranded Starfleet Captain who the "Defiant" has made radio contact with in "The Sound of Her Voice". After that, the charge to invade Cardassian space is on, but the Federation will be up against automated turrets and a Pah Wraith in "Tears of the Prophets"! And after that, it's our season 6 wrap! Also this week: lack of theater nerds, big Belloq energy, and the Inverse People! [Timestamps: "Voice": 01:17; "Prophets": 45:28; wrap: 01:25:55] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1047916312 Thu, 13 May 2021 09:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-219-yabba-dabba-dont-go-there 01:33:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes Wow, what a week. First up, DS9 tried to do some kind of farce/commentary on sexism and they probably just should've steered clear of the whole disaster in the execrable "Profit and Lace". After that, Molly wanders where she oughtn't and time shenanigans occur in "Time's Orphan". Also this week: opening with a treat, Pepe le Ferengi, and you WILL steal a shuttle. [Timestamps: "Profit and Lace": 03:04; "Time's Orphan": 45:37] Wow, what a week. First up, DS9 tried to do some … Wow, what a week. First up, DS9 tried to do some kind of farce/commentary on sexism and they probably just should've steered clear of the whole disaster in the execrable "Profit and Lace". After that, Molly wanders where she oughtn't and time shenanigans occur in "Time's Orphan". Also this week: opening with a treat, Pepe le Ferengi, and you WILL steal a shuttle. [Timestamps: "Profit and Lace": 03:04; "Time's Orphan": 45:37] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1043495854 Thu, 06 May 2021 09:00:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-218-you-done-goofed-my-child 01:19:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes Mistakes abound this week on DS9! First up: the Prophets are being vague again, leading to tension between Sisko and Kai Winn, but it's only when their wishes become explicit that the Kai takes action (the wrong one) in "The Reckoning". After that, surprising absolutely no one things have gone horribly wrong on a ship of elite cadets and they just keep doing the stupidest, stupidest possible things in "Valiant". Also this week: brought to you by weird ads, anime fights on the promenade, and stop it already with the elite cadet units. [Timestamps: "The Reckoning": 03:07; "Valiant": 43:40] Mistakes abound this week on DS9! First up: the P… Mistakes abound this week on DS9! First up: the Prophets are being vague again, leading to tension between Sisko and Kai Winn, but it's only when their wishes become explicit that the Kai takes action (the wrong one) in "The Reckoning". After that, surprising absolutely no one things have gone horribly wrong on a ship of elite cadets and they just keep doing the stupidest, stupidest possible things in "Valiant". Also this week: brought to you by weird ads, anime fights on the promenade, and stop it already with the elite cadet units. [Timestamps: "The Reckoning": 03:07; "Valiant": 43:40] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1038749671 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-217-dancing-with-holograms 01:28:21 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone's got troubles this week on DS9, and everyone decides to talk to a computer to fix them. First up: Ben Sisko uses his personal log to try and sort through the ethics of a decision he made in "In The Pale Moonlight". After that, Odo learns to chill with the help of a holographic 1960s crooner for some reason in "His Way". Also this week: the social media of Starfleet, Captainly morality, and for once a B plot might've been nice. [Timestamps: "Moonlight": 01:31; "His Way": 52:13] Everyone's got troubles this week on DS9, and eve… Everyone's got troubles this week on DS9, and everyone decides to talk to a computer to fix them. First up: Ben Sisko uses his personal log to try and sort through the ethics of a decision he made in "In The Pale Moonlight". After that, Odo learns to chill with the help of a holographic 1960s crooner for some reason in "His Way". Also this week: the social media of Starfleet, Captainly morality, and for once a B plot might've been nice. [Timestamps: "Moonlight": 01:31; "His Way": 52:13] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1034000902 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-216-traitors-and-spies 01:17:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes Throw your ethics out the window because they're going to be tried, tested, and you won't know what's what anymore by the end of this week! First up: Kira has to face some harsh truths about the part her mother played during the Cardassian occupation in "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night". After that: Julian is told he's a secret Dominion mole so well programmed even HE doesn't know it, but the investigation seems shady in "Inquisition". Also this week: Jake fun, defining collaboration, and sneaky camera tricks. [Timestamps: "Wrongs" 01:29; "Inquisition": 42:00] Throw your ethics out the window because they're … Throw your ethics out the window because they're going to be tried, tested, and you won't know what's what anymore by the end of this week! First up: Kira has to face some harsh truths about the part her mother played during the Cardassian occupation in "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night". After that: Julian is told he's a secret Dominion mole so well programmed even HE doesn't know it, but the investigation seems shady in "Inquisition". Also this week: Jake fun, defining collaboration, and sneaky camera tricks. [Timestamps: "Wrongs" 01:29; "Inquisition": 42:00] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1029735301 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-215-why-is-this-their-job 01:25:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes Starfleet Intelligence just keeps dropping the ball on this week's DS9. First up: the morons decide to send Chief O'Brien, the most black-and-white morality in the Fleet, to do an undercover mission in "Honor Among Thieves". After that, what is supposed to be a simple message interception turns into full-blown agent exfiltration for Worf and Jadzia in "Change of Heart"! Also this week: O'Brien the Rambo, Worf's many passes, and (the lack of) Queer representation in original "Trek". MAJOR DS9 SPOILERS: 1:10:53 - 1:13:38 [Timestamps: "Thieves": 01:03; "Heart": 37:08] Starfleet Intelligence just keeps dropping the ba… Starfleet Intelligence just keeps dropping the ball on this week's DS9. First up: the morons decide to send Chief O'Brien, the most black-and-white morality in the Fleet, to do an undercover mission in "Honor Among Thieves". After that, what is supposed to be a simple message interception turns into full-blown agent exfiltration for Worf and Jadzia in "Change of Heart"! Also this week: O'Brien the Rambo, Worf's many passes, and (the lack of) Queer representation in original "Trek". MAJOR DS9 SPOILERS: 1:10:53 - 1:13:38 [Timestamps: "Thieves": 01:03; "Heart": 37:08] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1024800244 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-214-i-tell-my-sorrows-to-the-stones 01:28:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes There's some real tonal whiplash coming up this week on SSHB. First up, some liberties are taken to vaguely connect a frame story but we can forgive it, because the result is the famous "Far Beyond the Stars". Sisko finds himself not Sisko, but Benny Russell, aspiring sci-fi author struggling to be heard amidst the prejudices of the 1950s. Then applied phlebotinum makes a runabout tiny just in time for a Dominion takeover of the "Defiant". Needless to say, shenanigans ensue in "One Little Ship". Also this week: an unexpected first-timer, vintage erotica, and Sea Parks. [Timestamps: "Far Beyond the Stars": 01:32; "One Little Ship": 51:44] There's some real tonal whiplash coming up this w… There's some real tonal whiplash coming up this week on SSHB. First up, some liberties are taken to vaguely connect a frame story but we can forgive it, because the result is the famous "Far Beyond the Stars". Sisko finds himself not Sisko, but Benny Russell, aspiring sci-fi author struggling to be heard amidst the prejudices of the 1950s. Then applied phlebotinum makes a runabout tiny just in time for a Dominion takeover of the "Defiant". Needless to say, shenanigans ensue in "One Little Ship". Also this week: an unexpected first-timer, vintage erotica, and Sea Parks. [Timestamps: "Far Beyond the Stars": 01:32; "One Little Ship": 51:44] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1020080392 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-213-jimmy-jamz-mourning-in-the-morning 01:28:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's all loss all the time this week on SSHB. First up: Dukat and Sisko are stranded on an alien world just in time for the good Captain to realize the not-so-good Gul has lost his marbles in "Waltz". After that, everyone's favorite loquacious barfly has kicked the bucket and left his entire estate, such as it is, to Quark – leading the bartender into a series of messes that turn out to be one very big mess in "Who Mourns for Morn?" Also this week: the allegory of the soup, imagining the heist, and an odd amount of statute of limitations chat. [Timestamps: "Waltz": 01:53; "Morn" 45:20] It's all loss all the time this week on SSHB. Fir… It's all loss all the time this week on SSHB. First up: Dukat and Sisko are stranded on an alien world just in time for the good Captain to realize the not-so-good Gul has lost his marbles in "Waltz". After that, everyone's favorite loquacious barfly has kicked the bucket and left his entire estate, such as it is, to Quark – leading the bartender into a series of messes that turn out to be one very big mess in "Who Mourns for Morn?" Also this week: the allegory of the soup, imagining the heist, and an odd amount of statute of limitations chat. [Timestamps: "Waltz": 01:53; "Morn" 45:20] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1015856854 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:00:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/sshb-212-more-chaos-every-week 01:17:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a couple of weird ones this week on DS9! First up, Starfleet decides it would be best to rub Bashir's life in the face of some genetically-enhanced folks who weren't lucky enough to slip under the radar in "Statistical Probabilities", and for their trouble they nearly get intel handed over to the Dominion! After that, Moogie's been kidnapped by Iggy Pop the Vorta (no, really) and Quark decides to band together with more of the Alpha Quadrant's favorite ultra-capitalists to get her back instead of calling the space cops in "The Magnificent Ferengi"! Also this week: turns out DS9 also needs better security, walking props, and squill syrup! [Timestamps: "Statistical Probabilities": 01:23; "The Magnificent Ferengi": 38:00] It's a couple of weird ones this week on DS9! Fir… It's a couple of weird ones this week on DS9! First up, Starfleet decides it would be best to rub Bashir's life in the face of some genetically-enhanced folks who weren't lucky enough to slip under the radar in "Statistical Probabilities", and for their trouble they nearly get intel handed over to the Dominion! After that, Moogie's been kidnapped by Iggy Pop the Vorta (no, really) and Quark decides to band together with more of the Alpha Quadrant's favorite ultra-capitalists to get her back instead of calling the space cops in "The Magnificent Ferengi"! Also this week: turns out DS9 also needs better security, walking props, and squill syrup! [Timestamps: "Statistical Probabilities": 01:23; "The Magnificent Ferengi": 38:00] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1010159278 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-211-matrimony-and-old-flames 01:08:06 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week's relationship status is "it's complicated!" First up, the Worf/Dax wedding is finally here in "You Are Cordially Invited", but will their vows be derailed by Klingon custom? After that: Kira comes face-to-face with her lost love's inter-dimensional counterpart in "Resurrection", but is he really after freedom or something more? Also this week: the episode of missing scenes, New Frontier, and the nature of counterparts. [Timestamps: "Invited": 00:42; "Resurrection": 41:12] This week's relationship status is "it's complica… This week's relationship status is "it's complicated!" First up, the Worf/Dax wedding is finally here in "You Are Cordially Invited", but will their vows be derailed by Klingon custom? After that: Kira comes face-to-face with her lost love's inter-dimensional counterpart in "Resurrection", but is he really after freedom or something more? Also this week: the episode of missing scenes, New Frontier, and the nature of counterparts. [Timestamps: "Invited": 00:42; "Resurrection": 41:12] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1004519347 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:00:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-18-starship-troopers 01:26:37 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're taking a break from DS9's Dominion War to focus on humanity's war against the Bug threat in 1997's "Starship Troopers"! Yes, it's the third entry in the Verhoeven sci-fi satire trilogy where everyone's favorite Mad Dutchman takes a genuinely fascist novel and turns its messages on its head to prove how stupid its ideals are! It's a harrowing tale of brutal violence, lost innocence, and co-ed showers! Also this week: gender equality, poor advertising, and favorite bugs! We're taking a break from DS9's Dominion War to f… We're taking a break from DS9's Dominion War to focus on humanity's war against the Bug threat in 1997's "Starship Troopers"! Yes, it's the third entry in the Verhoeven sci-fi satire trilogy where everyone's favorite Mad Dutchman takes a genuinely fascist novel and turns its messages on its head to prove how stupid its ideals are! It's a harrowing tale of brutal violence, lost innocence, and co-ed showers! Also this week: gender equality, poor advertising, and favorite bugs! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/998194264 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:00:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-210-the-little-denouement 01:27:57 A Star to Steer Her By yes DS9's deepest dive into blatant serialization yet comes to a close in the two-parter "Favor the Bold" and "Sacrifice of Angels"! The Federation is sick of being on the back foot, but their plans to take back DS9 and the wormhole are sped up when it is revealed that the Dominion has finally figured out how to take down the minefield! Can an insufficient fleet actually take on the Dominion? What can the little Resistance inside Terok Nor do, especially with Odo off in la-la-link-Land? And why the hell did the Chief and Bashir think quoting "Charge of the Light Brigade" was a good idea?! Also this week: a sensuous opening, puppet types, and a quite literal deus ex machina. [Timestamp: summary of both episodes at 2:05] DS9's deepest dive into blatant serialization yet… DS9's deepest dive into blatant serialization yet comes to a close in the two-parter "Favor the Bold" and "Sacrifice of Angels"! The Federation is sick of being on the back foot, but their plans to take back DS9 and the wormhole are sped up when it is revealed that the Dominion has finally figured out how to take down the minefield! Can an insufficient fleet actually take on the Dominion? What can the little Resistance inside Terok Nor do, especially with Odo off in la-la-link-Land? And why the hell did the Chief and Bashir think quoting "Charge of the Light Brigade" was a good idea?! Also this week: a sensuous opening, puppet types, and a quite literal deus ex machina. [Timestamp: summary of both episodes at 2:05] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/992651455 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:00:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-209-to-root-beer-the-cause-of-and-solution-to-all-of-lifes-problems 01:17:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's family matters, cultural ties, and the universal symbol of root beer this week on DS9! First up: the Worfst dad in the galaxy has to face his rottenness while the most maniacal dad over Bajor is using his kid to try and seduce his greatest enemy in "Sons and Daughters"! After that, Sisko worries about his crew while Odo bangs his way to not caring in "Behind the Lines"! Also this week: another dramatic reenactment of a cut scene, a Western tangent, and the nature of Changeling individuality! [Timestamps: "Sons and Daughters": 00:46; "Behind the Lines": 40:57] It's family matters, cultural ties, and the unive… It's family matters, cultural ties, and the universal symbol of root beer this week on DS9! First up: the Worfst dad in the galaxy has to face his rottenness while the most maniacal dad over Bajor is using his kid to try and seduce his greatest enemy in "Sons and Daughters"! After that, Sisko worries about his crew while Odo bangs his way to not caring in "Behind the Lines"! Also this week: another dramatic reenactment of a cut scene, a Western tangent, and the nature of Changeling individuality! [Timestamps: "Sons and Daughters": 00:46; "Behind the Lines": 40:57] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/987846391 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:00:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-208-starfleet-is-bad-at-war 01:27:52 A Star to Steer Her By yes Here comes season 6 and what is, effectively, a six-parter! But it's serialized enough that we're still doing it two at a time. First up: "A Time to Stand" and "Rocks and Shoals". We open from the aftermath of Season 5 to see that the war is really not going the Federation's way despite their precious shipyard victory, life on the station is more gray than it's ever been, and some Vorta are real jerks. Also this week: finding Caitlin's line, various types of oozing, and "The Ship"! Note: minor Easter Egg spoilers for S.1 of "Picard". [Timestamps: "A Time to Stand": 01:30; "Rocks and Shoals": 44:46] Here comes season 6 and what is, effectively, a … Here comes season 6 and what is, effectively, a six-parter! But it's serialized enough that we're still doing it two at a time. First up: "A Time to Stand" and "Rocks and Shoals". We open from the aftermath of Season 5 to see that the war is really not going the Federation's way despite their precious shipyard victory, life on the station is more gray than it's ever been, and some Vorta are real jerks. Also this week: finding Caitlin's line, various types of oozing, and "The Ship"! Note: minor Easter Egg spoilers for S.1 of "Picard". [Timestamps: "A Time to Stand": 01:30; "Rocks and Shoals": 44:46] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/983198674 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:00:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-207-operation-sisko 01:13:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes It seems like only yesterday we were being introduced to the Jem'Hadar way back at the end of season two, and now we're already to the end of season 5 and the long-simmering hostilities between the Federation and the Dominion finally boiling over! Yes, it's "Call to Arms", where a bunch of threads pay off and the Alpha Quadrant is turned upside-down! Also this week: a different way to end seasons, screwed-up Federation priorities, and wrapping season 5! [Timestamps: "Call to Arms": 02:12; Season Wrap: 50:16] It seems like only yesterday we were being introd… It seems like only yesterday we were being introduced to the Jem'Hadar way back at the end of season two, and now we're already to the end of season 5 and the long-simmering hostilities between the Federation and the Dominion finally boiling over! Yes, it's "Call to Arms", where a bunch of threads pay off and the Alpha Quadrant is turned upside-down! Also this week: a different way to end seasons, screwed-up Federation priorities, and wrapping season 5! [Timestamps: "Call to Arms": 02:12; Season Wrap: 50:16] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/978682597 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-206-from-board-games-to-card-games 01:16:57 A Star to Steer Her By yes Hello, fellow soulless minions of orthodoxy! This week on DS9 there's madness, murder...and maybe just a bit of heartwarming earnestness? First up: what should be a simple scavenging mission to DS9's sister station goes horribly awry when Garak gets murder-stoned in "Empok Nor"! After that, Jake wants to cheer his Dad up, leading to fetch quests galore and a brush with the Dominion in "In the Cards"! Also this week: making the subtext supertext, Giger's chamber of secrets, and Gwyneth Paltrow! [Timestamps: "Empok Nor": 2:08; "Cards": 33:38] Hello, fellow soulless minions of orthodoxy! This… Hello, fellow soulless minions of orthodoxy! This week on DS9 there's madness, murder...and maybe just a bit of heartwarming earnestness? First up: what should be a simple scavenging mission to DS9's sister station goes horribly awry when Garak gets murder-stoned in "Empok Nor"! After that, Jake wants to cheer his Dad up, leading to fetch quests galore and a brush with the Dominion in "In the Cards"! Also this week: making the subtext supertext, Giger's chamber of secrets, and Gwyneth Paltrow! [Timestamps: "Empok Nor": 2:08; "Cards": 33:38] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/974126410 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:00:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episide-205-other-paths 01:17:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's alternate routes of different sorts this week on SSHB. First up, time travel shenanigans cause the DS9 crew to meet their own possible descendants in "Children of Time". After that: one chose the uniform and one chose rebellion, and now they're reluctantly united in a common cause in "Blaze of Glory"! Also this week: Worf is better to imaginary kids, killed by Romantic notions, and Memory Alpha nonsense. [Timestamps: "Children": 01:16; "Blaze": 41:22] It's alternate routes of different sorts this wee… It's alternate routes of different sorts this week on SSHB. First up, time travel shenanigans cause the DS9 crew to meet their own possible descendants in "Children of Time". After that: one chose the uniform and one chose rebellion, and now they're reluctantly united in a common cause in "Blaze of Glory"! Also this week: Worf is better to imaginary kids, killed by Romantic notions, and Memory Alpha nonsense. [Timestamps: "Children": 01:16; "Blaze": 41:22] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/969514849 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-204-getting-those-grooves-back 01:18:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes Time to get back in the saddle, everyone! First up, Quark has a chance to get his Business License reinstated by Brunt, but to do so he must ruin his mother's newfound relationship in "Ferengi Love Songs"! After that, Worf realizes following regular procedure isn't going to get Martok to embrace his Warrior's Spirit in "Soldiers of the Empire". Also this week: an encouraging intro, oo-mox talks, and a lot more Zelda than you might expect. [Timestamps: "Love Songs": 01:59; "Soldiers": 34:51] Time to get back in the saddle, everyone! First u… Time to get back in the saddle, everyone! First up, Quark has a chance to get his Business License reinstated by Brunt, but to do so he must ruin his mother's newfound relationship in "Ferengi Love Songs"! After that, Worf realizes following regular procedure isn't going to get Martok to embrace his Warrior's Spirit in "Soldiers of the Empire". Also this week: an encouraging intro, oo-mox talks, and a lot more Zelda than you might expect. [Timestamps: "Love Songs": 01:59; "Soldiers": 34:51] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/965038954 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-203-war-crimes 01:11:37 A Star to Steer Her By yes DS9 is settling right into its favorite place this week: complete moral ambiguity and no easy answers! First up: a desperate Quark gets into arms dealing, making himself loads of money but driving off his old friends in place of horrible, horrible new ones in "Business as Usual". After that: time for more Occupation flashbacks and revelations as Kira's Cardassian pseudo-Dad Tekeny Ghemor lets her know he's dying in "Ties of Blood and Water"! Also this week: more Christmas, B-for-baby Plot, and a tease of an episode! [Timestamps: "Business": 11:05; "Ties": 43:10] DS9 is settling right into its favorite place thi… DS9 is settling right into its favorite place this week: complete moral ambiguity and no easy answers! First up: a desperate Quark gets into arms dealing, making himself loads of money but driving off his old friends in place of horrible, horrible new ones in "Business as Usual". After that: time for more Occupation flashbacks and revelations as Kira's Cardassian pseudo-Dad Tekeny Ghemor lets her know he's dying in "Ties of Blood and Water"! Also this week: more Christmas, B-for-baby Plot, and a tease of an episode! [Timestamps: "Business": 11:05; "Ties": 43:10] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/961013461 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:20:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-202-manufactured-lives 01:40:33 A Star to Steer Her By yes No one is who they seem this week on DS9! First up, when the Emergency Medical Hologram's creator chooses Julian to be the template for the next, long-term version we discover there's more to the good Doctor than meets the eye in "Doctor Bashir, I Presume". After that, a would-be femme fatale finds her way into Odo's life, but the mystery to her is even deeper than she realizes in "A Simple Investigation". Also this week: A special visitor, drowning Richard, and bedroom eyes. [Timestamps: "Doctor Bashir": 07:46; "Investigation": 1:02:32] No one is who they seem this week on DS9! First u… No one is who they seem this week on DS9! First up, when the Emergency Medical Hologram's creator chooses Julian to be the template for the next, long-term version we discover there's more to the good Doctor than meets the eye in "Doctor Bashir, I Presume". After that, a would-be femme fatale finds her way into Odo's life, but the mystery to her is even deeper than she realizes in "A Simple Investigation". Also this week: A special visitor, drowning Richard, and bedroom eyes. [Timestamps: "Doctor Bashir": 07:46; "Investigation": 1:02:32] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/956806192 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-201-the-inevitable-heel-turn 01:15:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the sneaky two-parter we've been chatting up for a bit since it mucked up our scheduling! Things really hit the fan and a whole lot happens in the one-two punch that is "In Purgatory's Shadow" and "By Inferno's Light"! Worf and Garak are kidnapped by the Dominion while on a rescue mission, Julian is revealed to have been a Changeling for over a month, and in the least surprising betrayal ever SOMEONE is aligning with the Dominion to grab power for themselves! Also this week: meeting a possibly-worse father than Worf, Chekhov's Breen, and Cardassian molting. [Timestamp: combined episode summaries at 00:49] It's the sneaky two-parter we've been chatting up… It's the sneaky two-parter we've been chatting up for a bit since it mucked up our scheduling! Things really hit the fan and a whole lot happens in the one-two punch that is "In Purgatory's Shadow" and "By Inferno's Light"! Worf and Garak are kidnapped by the Dominion while on a rescue mission, Julian is revealed to have been a Changeling for over a month, and in the least surprising betrayal ever SOMEONE is aligning with the Dominion to grab power for themselves! Also this week: meeting a possibly-worse father than Worf, Chekhov's Breen, and Cardassian molting. [Timestamp: combined episode summaries at 00:49] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/953223187 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:00:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-200-a-self-indulgent-spectacular 02:13:52 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone welcome! Welcome to A Star to Steer Her By's 200th Episode spectacular! We've come a long way and we're honestly more than a little amazed to be here! Thank you to all who've joined us! For our big 200 we are eschewing the usual procedure and calling on some former guests to join us for a few rounds of "Trek" trivia before making them have some fun with Shakespeare! It's a bit of a long one, but I promise it is a grand old time from start to finish! So get a warm drink (or cold if you're listening to this in the future and it's Summer), settle in, and join us for some good fun! [Note: spoilers for Discovery S.3 somewhere around the last ten minutes of the episode or so] See all our ideal bridge crews here: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/638580063140560896/ideal-bridge-crews Sounds effects from freesound.org: Phone ring: https://freesound.org/people/HerbertBoland/sounds/29952/ Game show buzzer: Buzzer: https://freesound.org/people/JapanYoshiTheGamer/sounds/423219/ New music, like our opening and closing themes, from the Air Force Band's public-domain recording of Debussy's "La Mer" found at musopen.org: https://musopen.org/music/14381-la-mer/ LLAP Everyone welcome! Welcome to A Star to Steer Her … Everyone welcome! Welcome to A Star to Steer Her By's 200th Episode spectacular! We've come a long way and we're honestly more than a little amazed to be here! Thank you to all who've joined us! For our big 200 we are eschewing the usual procedure and calling on some former guests to join us for a few rounds of "Trek" trivia before making them have some fun with Shakespeare! It's a bit of a long one, but I promise it is a grand old time from start to finish! So get a warm drink (or cold if you're listening to this in the future and it's Summer), settle in, and join us for some good fun! [Note: spoilers for Discovery S.3 somewhere around the last ten minutes of the episode or so] See all our ideal bridge crews here: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/638580063140560896/ideal-bridge-crews Sounds effects from freesound.org: Phone ring: https://freesound.org/people/HerbertBoland/sounds/29952/ Game show buzzer: Buzzer: https://freesound.org/people/JapanYoshiTheGamer/sounds/423219/ New music, like our opening and closing themes, from the Air Force Band's public-domain recording of Debussy's "La Mer" found at musopen.org: https://musopen.org/music/14381-la-mer/ LLAP star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/949141891 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-199-the-star-trek-pardcast 01:16:42 A Star to Steer Her By yes Some familiar faces are dropping by DS9 this week, for good or ill. First up, when Odo gets his hands on a baby Changeling in "The Begotten," Dr. Mora drops by to meddle. I mean give advice. Yes. After that, the hunt for Eddington continues and is continually botched by Sisko making it personal in "For the Uniform". Also this week: changing our remit, Bajoran birthing rituals, and more than you wanted to know about Victor Hugo! [Timestamps: "Begotten": 01:36; "For the Uniform": 31:58] Some familiar faces are dropping by DS9 this week… Some familiar faces are dropping by DS9 this week, for good or ill. First up, when Odo gets his hands on a baby Changeling in "The Begotten," Dr. Mora drops by to meddle. I mean give advice. Yes. After that, the hunt for Eddington continues and is continually botched by Sisko making it personal in "For the Uniform". Also this week: changing our remit, Bajoran birthing rituals, and more than you wanted to know about Victor Hugo! [Timestamps: "Begotten": 01:36; "For the Uniform": 31:58] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/944569549 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:00:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-198-odo-has-a-lot-going-on 01:22:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes And so do we! As mentioned a few weeks ago, a two-partner snuck up on us forcing some last-minute rescheduling, and today is the result. So buckle up as the SSHB crew tackles three episodes at once! First up: it's Odd Couples week on DS9 as Quark and Odo are stranded on a hostile world, while Jake and Nog try the roommate thing in "The Ascent". Next up, art + electricity = Sisko going full Jesus in "Rapture", but will his new clairvoyance prove deadly?! Finally, it feels like maybe jumped back to an earlier season as Kira seems to have forgotten some of her character growth in "The Darkness and The Light". Also this week: Chekhov's dish and herbs, the return of Fizzbin, and Shakaar is gross. [Timestamps: "Ascent": 02:38; "Rapture": "28:33"; "Darkness/Light": 53:31] And so do we! As mentioned a few weeks ago, a two… And so do we! As mentioned a few weeks ago, a two-partner snuck up on us forcing some last-minute rescheduling, and today is the result. So buckle up as the SSHB crew tackles three episodes at once! First up: it's Odd Couples week on DS9 as Quark and Odo are stranded on a hostile world, while Jake and Nog try the roommate thing in "The Ascent". Next up, art + electricity = Sisko going full Jesus in "Rapture", but will his new clairvoyance prove deadly?! Finally, it feels like maybe jumped back to an earlier season as Kira seems to have forgotten some of her character growth in "The Darkness and The Light". Also this week: Chekhov's dish and herbs, the return of Fizzbin, and Shakaar is gross. [Timestamps: "Ascent": 02:38; "Rapture": "28:33"; "Darkness/Light": 53:31] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/939752059 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-197-guilt-trips 01:08:16 A Star to Steer Her By yes Just don't travel in "Trek", it never ends well. First up, Dax tries to get Worf to chill by going to Risa, but he instead throws in with a bunch of fun-hating fundie puritans in "Let He Who Is Without Sin...". After that, something goes wrong on the way back from a conference (what?! NEVER!) and we're left exploring Odo's darkest secret in "Things Past". Also this week: how Worf is Hank Hill, Dukat's truest love, and US proxy-colonialism! [Timestamps: "Without Sin": 00:43; "Things Past": 32:53] Just don't travel in "Trek", it never ends well. … Just don't travel in "Trek", it never ends well. First up, Dax tries to get Worf to chill by going to Risa, but he instead throws in with a bunch of fun-hating fundie puritans in "Let He Who Is Without Sin...". After that, something goes wrong on the way back from a conference (what?! NEVER!) and we're left exploring Odo's darkest secret in "Things Past". Also this week: how Worf is Hank Hill, Dukat's truest love, and US proxy-colonialism! [Timestamps: "Without Sin": 00:43; "Things Past": 32:53] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/936193858 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:00:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-196-been-there-done-that 01:19:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everything's varying levels of familiar this week on DS9. First up, it feels like "Power Play" but the wrong O'Brien has been possessed in "The Assignment". After that, DS9 goes all "Forrest Gump" and "Back to the Future II" into TOS to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Trek" in the classic "Trials and Tribble-ations"! Also this week: Bajoran MacGuffins, swinging shifts, and a LOT of TOS chat! [Timestamps: "The Assignment": 00:59; "Trials and Tribble-ations": 22:26] Everything's varying levels of familiar this week… Everything's varying levels of familiar this week on DS9. First up, it feels like "Power Play" but the wrong O'Brien has been possessed in "The Assignment". After that, DS9 goes all "Forrest Gump" and "Back to the Future II" into TOS to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Trek" in the classic "Trials and Tribble-ations"! Also this week: Bajoran MacGuffins, swinging shifts, and a LOT of TOS chat! [Timestamps: "The Assignment": 00:59; "Trials and Tribble-ations": 22:26] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/931887505 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-195-love-and-war 01:05:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's extremes of emotion this week on DS9! First up, everyone's looking to get with Klingons when Quark's ex Grilka shows up in "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places"! After that, Jake sees war up close and finds fear his primary companion in "...Nor The Battle To the Strong". Also this week: improved Dax, sassy solid Odo, and Quarktajino! [Timestamps: "par'Mach": 00:42; "Nor The Battle": 34:22] It's extremes of emotion this week on DS9! First … It's extremes of emotion this week on DS9! First up, everyone's looking to get with Klingons when Quark's ex Grilka shows up in "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places"! After that, Jake sees war up close and finds fear his primary companion in "...Nor The Battle To the Strong". Also this week: improved Dax, sassy solid Odo, and Quarktajino! [Timestamps: "par'Mach": 00:42; "Nor The Battle": 34:22] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/927690862 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:00:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-194-dominating-the-start 01:15:46 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's all Dominion all the time for the start of Season 5 on DS9! First up, having discovered Gowron is a Changeling agent in the previous finale, Starfleet Intelligence sends in a crack team of non-spy non-assassins to infiltrate a Klingon party and murder the Chancellor in "Apocalypse Rising"! After that, Sisko and his team witness a Jem'Hadar ship crash, and then enter a tense standoff with the retrieval team sent to reclaim it in "The Ship"! Also this week: makeup stories, Klingon traditions, and giving O'Brien another sad. [Timestamps: "Apocalypse Rising": 1:44; "The Ship": 34:47] It's all Dominion all the time for the start of S… It's all Dominion all the time for the start of Season 5 on DS9! First up, having discovered Gowron is a Changeling agent in the previous finale, Starfleet Intelligence sends in a crack team of non-spy non-assassins to infiltrate a Klingon party and murder the Chancellor in "Apocalypse Rising"! After that, Sisko and his team witness a Jem'Hadar ship crash, and then enter a tense standoff with the retrieval team sent to reclaim it in "The Ship"! Also this week: makeup stories, Klingon traditions, and giving O'Brien another sad. [Timestamps: "Apocalypse Rising": 1:44; "The Ship": 34:47] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/923390182 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-193-lost-connections 01:40:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's big losses all around for everyone's favorite DS9 ship this week. In "Body Parts", Quark preemptively sells his desiccated corpse after a terrible doctor's visit, but the buyer still wants to collect even when it is discovered the bartender is fine, and to refuse is to be banished from Ferengi society! After that, Odo is forced to face the judgement of his people as the only Changeling known to have harmed another in "Broken Link". Also this week: missed opportunities, Garak the Gardener, and wrapping season four! [Timestamps: "Body Parts": 01:32; "Broken Link": 35:33; S.4 wrap: 1:17:53] It's big losses all around for everyone's favorit… It's big losses all around for everyone's favorite DS9 ship this week. In "Body Parts", Quark preemptively sells his desiccated corpse after a terrible doctor's visit, but the buyer still wants to collect even when it is discovered the bartender is fine, and to refuse is to be banished from Ferengi society! After that, Odo is forced to face the judgement of his people as the only Changeling known to have harmed another in "Broken Link". Also this week: missed opportunities, Garak the Gardener, and wrapping season four! [Timestamps: "Body Parts": 01:32; "Broken Link": 35:33; S.4 wrap: 1:17:53] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/918710581 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-17-the-mandalorian-season-1 01:29:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're borderline topical this week as, just in time for season two to premiere, we're taking a look at the first season of Disney+ juggernaut "The Mandalorian"! When an enigmatic bounty hunter finds a target too adorable to just hand over to creepy Imperial Werner Herzog, he finds himself on the run in search of solace and space bucks. Soon he is encountering old friends and foes, making new ones, and trying desperately to outrun the Easter Eggs. Oh, and of course, Baby Yoda is there. Also this week: all the blurrg chat, so many comedians, and a TV that would make Millie Montag weak in the knees! We're borderline topical this week as, just in ti… We're borderline topical this week as, just in time for season two to premiere, we're taking a look at the first season of Disney+ juggernaut "The Mandalorian"! When an enigmatic bounty hunter finds a target too adorable to just hand over to creepy Imperial Werner Herzog, he finds himself on the run in search of solace and space bucks. Soon he is encountering old friends and foes, making new ones, and trying desperately to outrun the Easter Eggs. Oh, and of course, Baby Yoda is there. Also this week: all the blurrg chat, so many comedians, and a TV that would make Millie Montag weak in the knees! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/915808588 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-192-live-fast-die-young 01:16:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long, which one could say applies to the Jem'Hadar that Sisko and company find themselves having to reluctantly team up with to prevent a splinter group from obtaining a powerful tool in "To the Death". But candles can burn others, and centuries ago other Jem'Hadar left a terrible disease on a once-great world that Bashir has vowed to destroy in "The Quickening". Also this week: from "Aliens" to "Stargate", come to Quark's, and the inevitable "Lion King" joke. [Timestamps: "To the Death": 01:04;"The Quickening": 33:25] The candle that burns twice as bright burns half … The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long, which one could say applies to the Jem'Hadar that Sisko and company find themselves having to reluctantly team up with to prevent a splinter group from obtaining a powerful tool in "To the Death". But candles can burn others, and centuries ago other Jem'Hadar left a terrible disease on a once-great world that Bashir has vowed to destroy in "The Quickening". Also this week: from "Aliens" to "Stargate", come to Quark's, and the inevitable "Lion King" joke. [Timestamps: "To the Death": 01:04;"The Quickening": 33:25] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/910752259 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-191deep-space-mimes 01:07:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes Relationships seem to be the real focal point this week on DS9. First up, Lwaxana is having marriage trouble and Jake has fallen in with a dangerous older woman in "The Muse"! After that, Sisko has to grapple with the fact that his girlfriend might be a traitor while Garak worries Ziyal might be out for blood in "For the Cause"! Also this week: whispers of TOS, upsetting age gaps, and Chris & Caitlin did a thing! [Timestamps: "The Muse": 02:22; "For the Cause": 30:50] Relationships seem to be the real focal point thi… Relationships seem to be the real focal point this week on DS9. First up, Lwaxana is having marriage trouble and Jake has fallen in with a dangerous older woman in "The Muse"! After that, Sisko has to grapple with the fact that his girlfriend might be a traitor while Garak worries Ziyal might be out for blood in "For the Cause"! Also this week: whispers of TOS, upsetting age gaps, and Chris & Caitlin did a thing! [Timestamps: "The Muse": 02:22; "For the Cause": 30:50] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/906902419 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-190-trauma-week 01:26:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes So right off the top, big CONTENT WARNING. An episode contains attempted suicide and we discuss it. This week on DS9 everyone is having their psyches attacked. First up, time to put O'Brien thru the ringer again with the episode that has come to epitomize his suffering: "Hard Time"! After that, Jake has to deal with his mother being back from the dead, but not really because it's an alternate dimension her...but he's still going to get way too close way too fast and we know it can't end well in "Shattered Mirror". Also this week: Jake in the morning, inevitable "Inception", and Supernintendo Kira! [Timestamps: "Hard Time": 02:17; "Shattered Mirror": 45:03] So right off the top, big CONTENT WARNING. An epi… So right off the top, big CONTENT WARNING. An episode contains attempted suicide and we discuss it. This week on DS9 everyone is having their psyches attacked. First up, time to put O'Brien thru the ringer again with the episode that has come to epitomize his suffering: "Hard Time"! After that, Jake has to deal with his mother being back from the dead, but not really because it's an alternate dimension her...but he's still going to get way too close way too fast and we know it can't end well in "Shattered Mirror". Also this week: Jake in the morning, inevitable "Inception", and Supernintendo Kira! [Timestamps: "Hard Time": 02:17; "Shattered Mirror": 45:03] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/902298526 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-189-true-nature 01:12:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes Is there something immutable at a person's very core? Inborn abilities, values, traditions? Let's find out this week on DS9! First up, in "Accession", a man from the past becomes the new Emissary and decides it's time to reinstate the Bajoran caste system, which surely won't cause any disasters when people are suddenly in jobs they've no training for! After that, in "Rules of Engagement", Mr Worf's heart is on trial after he apparently kerplodes a bunch of civilians into space dust during a tense battle! Also this week: making it sexy, burner phones for Bajor, and one of the stupidest conceits we've ever seen in "Trek". [Timestamps: "Accession": 03:04; "Rules of Engagement": 48:00] Is there something immutable at a person's very c… Is there something immutable at a person's very core? Inborn abilities, values, traditions? Let's find out this week on DS9! First up, in "Accession", a man from the past becomes the new Emissary and decides it's time to reinstate the Bajoran caste system, which surely won't cause any disasters when people are suddenly in jobs they've no training for! After that, in "Rules of Engagement", Mr Worf's heart is on trial after he apparently kerplodes a bunch of civilians into space dust during a tense battle! Also this week: making it sexy, burner phones for Bajor, and one of the stupidest conceits we've ever seen in "Trek". [Timestamps: "Accession": 03:04; "Rules of Engagement": 48:00] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/898489129 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-188-brotherlylove 01:11:16 A Star to Steer Her By yes CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide. Family values get a bit crazy in space. First up, Kurn drops by DS9 with a death wish that he wants Worf to help him with in "Songs of Mogh". After that, Rom has had enough and decides it's time for the bar staff to unionize in "Bar Association"! Also this week: plots that actually dovetail, origins of Bajoran culture, and Ferengi bedroom fun! [Timestamps: "Sons of Mogh": 01:27; "Bar Association": 32:59] CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide. Family va… CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide. Family values get a bit crazy in space. First up, Kurn drops by DS9 with a death wish that he wants Worf to help him with in "Songs of Mogh". After that, Rom has had enough and decides it's time for the bar staff to unionize in "Bar Association"! Also this week: plots that actually dovetail, origins of Bajoran culture, and Ferengi bedroom fun! [Timestamps: "Sons of Mogh": 01:27; "Bar Association": 32:59] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/894591412 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:00:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-187-everybody-loves-kira 01:06:41 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's three men chasing a lady in this week's DS9s, but only one is going to manage. First up: Odo's inability to express his feelings for Kira catches up to him when First Minister Shakaar goes all high school crush on her in "Crossfire". After that, Gul Dukat has been brought low by his decision not to kill his illegitimate daughter but that doesn't keep him from having a thing for everyone's favorite Major in "Return to Grace"! Also this week: 90s flashbacks, the WORST pajamas, and "Spaceballs". [Timestamps: "Crossfire": 1:42; "Return to Grace": 34:42] It's three men chasing a lady in this week's DS9s… It's three men chasing a lady in this week's DS9s, but only one is going to manage. First up: Odo's inability to express his feelings for Kira catches up to him when First Minister Shakaar goes all high school crush on her in "Crossfire". After that, Gul Dukat has been brought low by his decision not to kill his illegitimate daughter but that doesn't keep him from having a thing for everyone's favorite Major in "Return to Grace"! Also this week: 90s flashbacks, the WORST pajamas, and "Spaceballs". [Timestamps: "Crossfire": 1:42; "Return to Grace": 34:42] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/890639215 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-16-ds9-teleplay-fanfics 01:30:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've somehow been at this for four years, and we're celebrating with DS9 Fanfics! But unlike our previous stories, these ones have been put together in the form of mini-scripts and your favorite "Trek" podcasters are playing all the roles! There's action, laughs, love, and a whole slew of impressions! Join us for the fun! Caitlin's script: 02:51 Ames's script: 14:30 Jake's script: 37:07 Chris's script: 1:05:58 But let's be honest, if you don't listen to them all we'll find out and be VERY sad. We've somehow been at this for four years, and we… We've somehow been at this for four years, and we're celebrating with DS9 Fanfics! But unlike our previous stories, these ones have been put together in the form of mini-scripts and your favorite "Trek" podcasters are playing all the roles! There's action, laughs, love, and a whole slew of impressions! Join us for the fun! Caitlin's script: 02:51 Ames's script: 14:30 Jake's script: 37:07 Chris's script: 1:05:58 But let's be honest, if you don't listen to them all we'll find out and be VERY sad. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/886627759 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-186-and-put-up-a-parking-lot 01:08:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes DS9 continues to be frustratingly, depressingly relevant this week as we take a look at a sneaky two-parter composed of "Homefront" and "Paradise Lost". When an act of terrorism reveals there are Changelings on Earth, everyone decides Civil Liberties are overrated! Troops are in the streets, citizens must prove their humanity with random blood tests, and the military is taking over! But is the threat real...or from within? Also this week: coffee everywhere, eating the President, and mid-range family dining! [Timestamp: "Homefront"/"Paradise Lost": 03:25] DS9 continues to be frustratingly, depressingly r… DS9 continues to be frustratingly, depressingly relevant this week as we take a look at a sneaky two-parter composed of "Homefront" and "Paradise Lost". When an act of terrorism reveals there are Changelings on Earth, everyone decides Civil Liberties are overrated! Troops are in the streets, citizens must prove their humanity with random blood tests, and the military is taking over! But is the threat real...or from within? Also this week: coffee everywhere, eating the President, and mid-range family dining! [Timestamp: "Homefront"/"Paradise Lost": 03:25] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/882610411 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-185-indiana-worf-and-the-spy-who-nagged-me 01:19:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a series of adventures this week on DS9! First up: Kor is back and brings Jadzia and Worf along on a quest for the holy stabber in "The Sword of Kahless"! After that, Julian's Bond-esque holoprogram goes awry while Garak makes fun of his fantasy in "Our Man Bashir"! Also this week: which number, not the One Ring, and spy type v spy type! [Timestamps: "The Sword of Kahless": 01:17; "Our Man Bashir": 34:06] It's a series of adventures this week on DS9! Fir… It's a series of adventures this week on DS9! First up: Kor is back and brings Jadzia and Worf along on a quest for the holy stabber in "The Sword of Kahless"! After that, Julian's Bond-esque holoprogram goes awry while Garak makes fun of his fantasy in "Our Man Bashir"! Also this week: which number, not the One Ring, and spy type v spy type! [Timestamps: "The Sword of Kahless": 01:17; "Our Man Bashir": 34:06] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/878746555 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-184-ames-is-on-a-roll 01:19:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes DS9 is tackling two different genres this week, and we're all along for the ride! First up, the "Defiant" hides in the clouds of a gas giant and things get all submarine movie in "Starship Down"! After that, temporal shenanigans have our favorite Ferengi and former Founder stuck in a 1950s B picture in "Little Green Men"! Also this week: an alternate title, sexy lamps, and Ferengi luck! [Timestamps: "Starship Down": 01:34; "Little Green Men": 41:53] DS9 is tackling two different genres this week, a… DS9 is tackling two different genres this week, and we're all along for the ride! First up, the "Defiant" hides in the clouds of a gas giant and things get all submarine movie in "Starship Down"! After that, temporal shenanigans have our favorite Ferengi and former Founder stuck in a 1950s B picture in "Little Green Men"! Also this week: an alternate title, sexy lamps, and Ferengi luck! [Timestamps: "Starship Down": 01:34; "Little Green Men": 41:53] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/874831534 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:00:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-183-caitlins-doing-greatlin 01:14:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes Relationships are at the core of both our DS9 episodes this week, and they all end in heartbreak! First up: we find out that Dukat had a Bajoran War Bride and a secret child by her that he now plans to straight up murder in "Indiscretion"! After that, in an episode that's not about same-sex relationships (no really, the writers PROMISE!) Dax comes across a former spouse in their new host and old fires start to burn in "Rejoined". Also this week: charming Dukat's butt, Trill corruption, and send this to Kurtzman! Also also: we spoil the crap out of "The Searchers", it's kind of all over the place. [Timestamps: "Indiscretion": 01:12; "Rejoined": 38:52] Relationships are at the core of both our DS9 epi… Relationships are at the core of both our DS9 episodes this week, and they all end in heartbreak! First up: we find out that Dukat had a Bajoran War Bride and a secret child by her that he now plans to straight up murder in "Indiscretion"! After that, in an episode that's not about same-sex relationships (no really, the writers PROMISE!) Dax comes across a former spouse in their new host and old fires start to burn in "Rejoined". Also this week: charming Dukat's butt, Trill corruption, and send this to Kurtzman! Also also: we spoil the crap out of "The Searchers", it's kind of all over the place. [Timestamps: "Indiscretion": 01:12; "Rejoined": 38:52] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/870805606 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-182-war-with-the-past-and-present 01:29:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes Can you change the past? Can you fight fate? Both issues face our DS9 crew this week! First up, old Jake Sisko tries to undo an accident that made his father a temporal sleepwalker in "The Visitor"! After that, Bashir is conscripted by a Jem'Hadar to find a cure for Ketracel-white addiction in "Hippocratic Oath"! Also this week: making sure we're never sponsored, Brooklyn Jake, and two many racists! [Timestamps: "The Visitor": 01:47; "Hippocratic Oath": 39:44] Can you change the past? Can you fight fate? Both… Can you change the past? Can you fight fate? Both issues face our DS9 crew this week! First up, old Jake Sisko tries to undo an accident that made his father a temporal sleepwalker in "The Visitor"! After that, Bashir is conscripted by a Jem'Hadar to find a cure for Ketracel-white addiction in "Hippocratic Oath"! Also this week: making sure we're never sponsored, Brooklyn Jake, and two many racists! [Timestamps: "The Visitor": 01:47; "Hippocratic Oath": 39:44] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/866919133 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:00:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-15-total-recall 01:16:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a surprise as big as Arnold hiding under a middle-aged lady's head! Welcome to the unexpected 15th Ten Forward, where we continue looking at the movies of Paul Verhoeven with "Total Recall"! In a future where memories of vacation and adventure can be implanted, everyday schlub Douglas Quaid decides to have some fake fun on Mars...until the memory process jogs some secret real ones loose! Or does it? Also this week: Frakes v. Cruise, Dick needs assistance, and many Ahhhhhnold impressions. It's a surprise as big as Arnold hiding under a m… It's a surprise as big as Arnold hiding under a middle-aged lady's head! Welcome to the unexpected 15th Ten Forward, where we continue looking at the movies of Paul Verhoeven with "Total Recall"! In a future where memories of vacation and adventure can be implanted, everyday schlub Douglas Quaid decides to have some fake fun on Mars...until the memory process jogs some secret real ones loose! Or does it? Also this week: Frakes v. Cruise, Dick needs assistance, and many Ahhhhhnold impressions. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/862605403 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:29:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-181-explosives-and-glitter 01:09:52 A Star to Steer Her By yes Season 4 of DS9 gets off to a shiny bang with "The Way of the Warrior", a double-length season premiere that sees everything change in the Alpha Quadrant! When Gowron goes on the warpath Ben Sisko calls on TNG's Mr. Worf to come try and smooth the situation over. Before long the Klingons are reigniting every old conflict they can think of and DS9 becomes the epicenter of a massive battle! Also this week: root beer, "Lower Decks", and shoehorning. [Timestamp: "The Way of the Warrior": 01:13] Season 4 of DS9 gets off to a shiny bang with "Th… Season 4 of DS9 gets off to a shiny bang with "The Way of the Warrior", a double-length season premiere that sees everything change in the Alpha Quadrant! When Gowron goes on the warpath Ben Sisko calls on TNG's Mr. Worf to come try and smooth the situation over. Before long the Klingons are reigniting every old conflict they can think of and DS9 becomes the epicenter of a massive battle! Also this week: root beer, "Lower Decks", and shoehorning. [Timestamp: "The Way of the Warrior": 01:13] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/857345158 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:00:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-180-totally-not-the-thing 01:13:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes The schedule got a bit mixed up by that secret two-parter a few weeks back, so we're only covering one episode this week! But we're not shortchanging you, as we also do our Season 3 wrap AND give you a little peek into some future fun! In "The Adversary", a plot very much like "The Thing" plays out on the "Defiant" when a Changeling that isn't Odo sneaks aboard, but it's totally not based on "The Thing", you guys, we swear! Also this week: the case of the missing pencil, starship scale, and stew v. soup! [Timestamps: "The Adversary": 2:47; S.3 Wrap: 45:37; surprise announcement: 1:02:44] The schedule got a bit mixed up by that secret tw… The schedule got a bit mixed up by that secret two-parter a few weeks back, so we're only covering one episode this week! But we're not shortchanging you, as we also do our Season 3 wrap AND give you a little peek into some future fun! In "The Adversary", a plot very much like "The Thing" plays out on the "Defiant" when a Changeling that isn't Odo sneaks aboard, but it's totally not based on "The Thing", you guys, we swear! Also this week: the case of the missing pencil, starship scale, and stew v. soup! [Timestamps: "The Adversary": 2:47; S.3 Wrap: 45:37; surprise announcement: 1:02:44] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/854373541 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-179-in-the-zone 01:20:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes Who's in the zone? Everyone! O'Brien is in the darts zone and Kai Winn's latest nonsense has Kira back in the revolutionary cell zone in "Shakaar"! After that, Dax is in an awkward zone when she has to meet up with her previous selves in "Facets"! Also this week: live from the Midwest, TNG's sexiest guest, and Shatner v. Brooks! NOTE: "Discovery" s.1 spoilers 49:07 - 49:39 [Timestamps: "Shakaar": 02:13; "Facets": 33:57] Who's in the zone? Everyone! O'Brien is in the da… Who's in the zone? Everyone! O'Brien is in the darts zone and Kai Winn's latest nonsense has Kira back in the revolutionary cell zone in "Shakaar"! After that, Dax is in an awkward zone when she has to meet up with her previous selves in "Facets"! Also this week: live from the Midwest, TNG's sexiest guest, and Shatner v. Brooks! NOTE: "Discovery" s.1 spoilers 49:07 - 49:39 [Timestamps: "Shakaar": 02:13; "Facets": 33:57] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/850485937 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:00:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-178-all-in-the-family 01:28:31 A Star to Steer Her By yes First up: sorry about 1/4 of our sound. Chris didn't switch audacity over to the correct microphone. But everyone else sounds great! This week on DS9, family stories abound! First up, Ben convinces Jake to go all Thor Heyerdahl with him in a ship based on centuries-old Bajoran plans; as they trace history, they discuss their futures in "Explorers". After that, Quark's in trouble for not reining in a family member. No, Rom didn't somehow bumble his way into crime: their mother Ishka turns out to have a rebellious streak and her sons disagree on how to handle it in "Family Business"! Also this week: 200th Episode Spectacular, drunk acting, and the Ferengi head shade! [Timestamps: "Explorers": 03:30; "Family Business": 41:56] First up: sorry about 1/4 of our sound. Chris did… First up: sorry about 1/4 of our sound. Chris didn't switch audacity over to the correct microphone. But everyone else sounds great! This week on DS9, family stories abound! First up, Ben convinces Jake to go all Thor Heyerdahl with him in a ship based on centuries-old Bajoran plans; as they trace history, they discuss their futures in "Explorers". After that, Quark's in trouble for not reining in a family member. No, Rom didn't somehow bumble his way into crime: their mother Ishka turns out to have a rebellious streak and her sons disagree on how to handle it in "Family Business"! Also this week: 200th Episode Spectacular, drunk acting, and the Ferengi head shade! [Timestamps: "Explorers": 03:30; "Family Business": 41:56] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/846153634 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-177-men-for-all-seasons 01:07:31 A Star to Steer Her By yes A spy is adaptable, and so is a shapeshifter. Forced together but ultimately at odds, Odo and Garak find themselves embroiled in a completely daft Tal Shiar/Obsidian Order scheme to end the Dominion threat in the sneaky two-parter "Improbable Cause" and "The Die Is Cast"! Also this week: worst plan ever, a RDA love-in, and little Jake on the scene! [Timestamp: summaries start at 1:09] A spy is adaptable, and so is a shapeshifter. For… A spy is adaptable, and so is a shapeshifter. Forced together but ultimately at odds, Odo and Garak find themselves embroiled in a completely daft Tal Shiar/Obsidian Order scheme to end the Dominion threat in the sneaky two-parter "Improbable Cause" and "The Die Is Cast"! Also this week: worst plan ever, a RDA love-in, and little Jake on the scene! [Timestamp: summaries start at 1:09] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/841564762 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-176-we-passed-upon-the-stair 01:12:01 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's you, but it's not you, or is it? First up, O'Brien keeps running into himself and undoing the future's mistakes before they can happen in "Visionary". Next, Bashir is stuck in his head with himself played by everyone else in "Distant Voices". And finally, Ben takes a jaunt into the mirror universe to replace himself in "Through the Looking Glass"! Also this week: don't think about anything too hard, birthday idiocy, and the constancy of the Chief. Spoiler Warning: Discovery S.1 spoilers from 49:20 - 50:06 Timestamps: "Visionary": 1:49; "Distant Voices": 23:08; "Through the Looking Glass": 41:29 It's you, but it's not you, or is it? First up, O… It's you, but it's not you, or is it? First up, O'Brien keeps running into himself and undoing the future's mistakes before they can happen in "Visionary". Next, Bashir is stuck in his head with himself played by everyone else in "Distant Voices". And finally, Ben takes a jaunt into the mirror universe to replace himself in "Through the Looking Glass"! Also this week: don't think about anything too hard, birthday idiocy, and the constancy of the Chief. Spoiler Warning: Discovery S.1 spoilers from 49:20 - 50:06 Timestamps: "Visionary": 1:49; "Distant Voices": 23:08; "Through the Looking Glass": 41:29 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/837848776 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-175-big-throbbing-prophecy 01:22:06 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everything is the Prophets' fault on DS9 this week! First up, giving a dude a prophetic vision 3,000 years ago leads to some loose interpretations during a scientific experiment in "Destiny"! After that, Grand Nagus Zek has seemingly turned over a new, altruistic leaf and Quark can't deal with it in "Prophet Motive"! Also this week: pun types, that guy from everything, and adapted from a "Taxi" script. [Timestamps: "Destiny": 02:28; "Prophet Motive": 42:24] Everything is the Prophets' fault on DS9 this wee… Everything is the Prophets' fault on DS9 this week! First up, giving a dude a prophetic vision 3,000 years ago leads to some loose interpretations during a scientific experiment in "Destiny"! After that, Grand Nagus Zek has seemingly turned over a new, altruistic leaf and Quark can't deal with it in "Prophet Motive"! Also this week: pun types, that guy from everything, and adapted from a "Taxi" script. [Timestamps: "Destiny": 02:28; "Prophet Motive": 42:24] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/833692447 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-174-the-many-faces-of-nog 01:24:34 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week, Nog is technically the B plot but we don't really care because he's more interesting! First up, Vedek Bareil is becoming more machine than man as he spends an hour dying, while Nog and Jake realize cross-cultural relationships can be difficult in "Life Support". After that, Kira's world is getting rocked and Nog wants to join Starfleet in "Heart of Stone"! Also this week: playing with Caitlin's emotions, society breaks down, and upsetting math! SPOILER WARNING: Spoilers for S.1 of "Picard" from 25:30 - 26:27 Timestamps: "Life Support": 1:59; "Heart of Stone": 44:15 This week, Nog is technically the B plot but we d… This week, Nog is technically the B plot but we don't really care because he's more interesting! First up, Vedek Bareil is becoming more machine than man as he spends an hour dying, while Nog and Jake realize cross-cultural relationships can be difficult in "Life Support". After that, Kira's world is getting rocked and Nog wants to join Starfleet in "Heart of Stone"! Also this week: playing with Caitlin's emotions, society breaks down, and upsetting math! SPOILER WARNING: Spoilers for S.1 of "Picard" from 25:30 - 26:27 Timestamps: "Life Support": 1:59; "Heart of Stone": 44:15 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/829419217 Thu, 28 May 2020 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-173-attica-attica-attica 01:11:03 A Star to Steer Her By yes Chris has been beaten up by some ghosts, so Ames has taken this podcast hostage and is demanding better treatment! Attica! Blame Biddle if she edits this week's episode poorly. It's an eerily prescient week as we look four years into our future in "Past Tense," parts I and II! Sisko, Bashir, and Dax have blasted into the past and need to survive the troubling year 2024 and the impending Bell Riots, so that's something to look forward to. Also this week: So many movies about hostage taking, was this a bootstrap paradox??, and another Clint Howard sighting! Chris has been beaten up by some ghosts, so Ames … Chris has been beaten up by some ghosts, so Ames has taken this podcast hostage and is demanding better treatment! Attica! Blame Biddle if she edits this week's episode poorly. It's an eerily prescient week as we look four years into our future in "Past Tense," parts I and II! Sisko, Bashir, and Dax have blasted into the past and need to survive the troubling year 2024 and the impending Bell Riots, so that's something to look forward to. Also this week: So many movies about hostage taking, was this a bootstrap paradox??, and another Clint Howard sighting! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/824839804 Thu, 21 May 2020 09:00:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-172-ending-on-an-awkward-kiss 01:02:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes Anything but romance is in the air this week on DS9, but it was the only link we had! First up, Riker drops by DS9 to make a pass at Kira...and steal the titular "Defiant"! After that, someone decided DS9 needed its own space crazies episode, but they went all TNG with it and decided it would just make everyone thirsty in "Fascination". Also this week: is gout hot, the Siddig/Visitor timeline, and let us never speak of this again. [Timestamps: "Defiant", 1:36; "Fascination", 33:12] Anything but romance is in the air this week on D… Anything but romance is in the air this week on DS9, but it was the only link we had! First up, Riker drops by DS9 to make a pass at Kira...and steal the titular "Defiant"! After that, someone decided DS9 needed its own space crazies episode, but they went all TNG with it and decided it would just make everyone thirsty in "Fascination". Also this week: is gout hot, the Siddig/Visitor timeline, and let us never speak of this again. [Timestamps: "Defiant", 1:36; "Fascination", 33:12] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/819824680 Thu, 14 May 2020 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-171-escape-room-and-brigadoon 01:09:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're back for week 2 of remote podcasting, and we're sounding a lot better! DS9...well, it's serving up a more mixed bag. First up, old Cardassian traps are sprung on DS9 in "Civil Defense", and everyone's lives may very well be in the hands of Gul Dukat. After that, we're served up a middling space-"Brigadoon" so bad that we try to mostly talk about the also-bad and deeply problematic B plot in "Meridian". Also this week: Cardassians gonna Cardass, the first appearance of Jeffrey Combs, and correcting the record. Note: Chris forgot that muting Zoom doesn't mute his recording. Sorry about that. You'll know what he means when you get there. [Timestamps: "Civil Defense": 03:16; "Meridian" 32:21] We're back for week 2 of remote podcasting, and w… We're back for week 2 of remote podcasting, and we're sounding a lot better! DS9...well, it's serving up a more mixed bag. First up, old Cardassian traps are sprung on DS9 in "Civil Defense", and everyone's lives may very well be in the hands of Gul Dukat. After that, we're served up a middling space-"Brigadoon" so bad that we try to mostly talk about the also-bad and deeply problematic B plot in "Meridian". Also this week: Cardassians gonna Cardass, the first appearance of Jeffrey Combs, and correcting the record. Note: Chris forgot that muting Zoom doesn't mute his recording. Sorry about that. You'll know what he means when you get there. [Timestamps: "Civil Defense": 03:16; "Meridian" 32:21] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/814850005 Thu, 07 May 2020 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-170-this-isnt-home 01:12:37 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well, our hands were finally forced. Welcome to the first ever remote-recorded SSHB! The audio is a bit rough, but it's going to get better in future weeks and, honestly, should've been a lot worse considering. But while we're stuck at home DS9 finds characters struggling with what their home might be. First up, in "Second Skin", Major Kira goes looking for answers about her past and finds out...she's actually a deep-cover Cardassian?! After that, Quark accidentally buys a baby — as you do — and it turns out to be a Jem'Hadar in "The Abandoned"! Also this week: so much gaslighting, taint painting, and The Food Network! [Timestamps: "Second Skin": 03:56; "The Abandoned": 29:08] [Fine-Tuned Universe playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bogbkRrR1ms&list=PL_cmVfao_gCk6K4zkMsTF633x5kGRkRU5] Well, our hands were finally forced. Welcome to t… Well, our hands were finally forced. Welcome to the first ever remote-recorded SSHB! The audio is a bit rough, but it's going to get better in future weeks and, honestly, should've been a lot worse considering. But while we're stuck at home DS9 finds characters struggling with what their home might be. First up, in "Second Skin", Major Kira goes looking for answers about her past and finds out...she's actually a deep-cover Cardassian?! After that, Quark accidentally buys a baby — as you do — and it turns out to be a Jem'Hadar in "The Abandoned"! Also this week: so much gaslighting, taint painting, and The Food Network! [Timestamps: "Second Skin": 03:56; "The Abandoned": 29:08] [Fine-Tuned Universe playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bogbkRrR1ms&list=PL_cmVfao_gCk6K4zkMsTF633x5kGRkRU5] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/810226609 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:00:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-169-business-sense-and-nonsense 01:11:11 A Star to Steer Her By yes Schemes are afoot this week on DS9, of wildly varying quality! First up, Quark finds himself embroiled in Klingon political scheming after an accident at the bar, but his acumen may be more useful than warrior ways in "The House of Quark"! After that, the Trill confuse everyone with a weird plot and ill-defined details and maybe it should've just been a circus instead in "Equilibrium"! Also this week: forgetting the B plot, a karate lesson, and +6 to charisma! [Timestamps: "The House of Quark", 00:49; "Equilibrium", 38:35] Schemes are afoot this week on DS9, of wildly var… Schemes are afoot this week on DS9, of wildly varying quality! First up, Quark finds himself embroiled in Klingon political scheming after an accident at the bar, but his acumen may be more useful than warrior ways in "The House of Quark"! After that, the Trill confuse everyone with a weird plot and ill-defined details and maybe it should've just been a circus instead in "Equilibrium"! Also this week: forgetting the B plot, a karate lesson, and +6 to charisma! [Timestamps: "The House of Quark", 00:49; "Equilibrium", 38:35] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805029199 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-168-the-goo-behind-the-curtain 01:32:31 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's all Dominion all the time in the three-part epic that closes out season 2 and opens season 3 of DS9! A simple camping trip brings Sisko and Quark face-to-face with the loyal foot soldiers of the Dominion in "The Jem'Hadar". After the drubbing Starfleet takes at their hands Sisko decides he's not going to wait around and goes looking for the leadership to have either a talk or a donnybrook in "The Search" parts 1 and 2! And this all dovetails with Odo's search for the truth about himself in just the worst way possible. Also this week: camping for fun and profit, fascist hippies, and another patented SSHB season wrap! Timestamps: Episode discussion, 01:13; Season Wrap: 01:14:20. It's all Dominion all the time in the three-part … It's all Dominion all the time in the three-part epic that closes out season 2 and opens season 3 of DS9! A simple camping trip brings Sisko and Quark face-to-face with the loyal foot soldiers of the Dominion in "The Jem'Hadar". After the drubbing Starfleet takes at their hands Sisko decides he's not going to wait around and goes looking for the leadership to have either a talk or a donnybrook in "The Search" parts 1 and 2! And this all dovetails with Odo's search for the truth about himself in just the worst way possible. Also this week: camping for fun and profit, fascist hippies, and another patented SSHB season wrap! Timestamps: Episode discussion, 01:13; Season Wrap: 01:14:20. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/799717873 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-167-truth-justice-and-the-cardassian-way 01:02:21 A Star to Steer Her By yes The search for truth is on this week in DS9! First up: election of the new Bajoran Space Pope nears and Vedek Bareil is the clear favorite. But the return of a long-exiled turncoat bureaucrat could dig up past crimes and ruin everything in "The Collaborator"! After that, O'Brien just wants to relax with some technical manuals until he gets caught up in the Cardassian "legal system" with only a hammy lawyer and a grumpy Odo to defend him in "Tribunal"! Also this week: Bajorans love having issues, everyone loses when Kai Winn(s), and directed by Avery Brooks. Timestamps: "Collaborator": 03:12; "Tribunal", 33:29 The search for truth is on this week in DS9! Firs… The search for truth is on this week in DS9! First up: election of the new Bajoran Space Pope nears and Vedek Bareil is the clear favorite. But the return of a long-exiled turncoat bureaucrat could dig up past crimes and ruin everything in "The Collaborator"! After that, O'Brien just wants to relax with some technical manuals until he gets caught up in the Cardassian "legal system" with only a hammy lawyer and a grumpy Odo to defend him in "Tribunal"! Also this week: Bajorans love having issues, everyone loses when Kai Winn(s), and directed by Avery Brooks. Timestamps: "Collaborator": 03:12; "Tribunal", 33:29 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/794054734 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:00:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-166-julian-loves-lunch-odo-hates-jokes 01:11:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes Bashir is in the thick of things this week on DS9. First up, in "The Wire" his lunch buddy Garak has a mystery ailment that gives clues to his past and points directly to a single source: Cardassia's infamous Obsidian Order! After that, in "Crossover", technobabble sends the good Doctor and Major Kira hurtling where Kirk and company went before: the mirror universe! Also this week: Obsidian Order bowling, boob cones, and the madness of Dwight Schultz. Timestamps: "The Wire": 2:24; "Crossover": 31:14 Bashir is in the thick of things this week on DS9… Bashir is in the thick of things this week on DS9. First up, in "The Wire" his lunch buddy Garak has a mystery ailment that gives clues to his past and points directly to a single source: Cardassia's infamous Obsidian Order! After that, in "Crossover", technobabble sends the good Doctor and Major Kira hurtling where Kirk and company went before: the mirror universe! Also this week: Obsidian Order bowling, boob cones, and the madness of Dwight Schultz. Timestamps: "The Wire": 2:24; "Crossover": 31:14 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/788746456 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-14-picard-season-1 01:33:28 A Star to Steer Her By yes SPOILERS! Seriously, they are there from the off, so if you've not yet watched all of the first season of "Star Trek: Picard" and don't want to be spoiled, skip this episode! We'll be back next week with more DS9! Otherwise, kick back and chill with your SSHB friends as we do a very broad, slightly meandering overview of the first season of the latest "Trek" series. This isn't a deep dive, more a high-view impressions recorded MERE DAYS after the season one finale. If that sounds like fun, come check it out and find out which of your stalwarts was VERY unimpressed. You might be surprised by which one it is! Also this week: no "Mandalorian" spoilers, fallen empires, and "Star Trek" remembers Hispanics exist. SPOILERS! Seriously, they are there from the off,… SPOILERS! Seriously, they are there from the off, so if you've not yet watched all of the first season of "Star Trek: Picard" and don't want to be spoiled, skip this episode! We'll be back next week with more DS9! Otherwise, kick back and chill with your SSHB friends as we do a very broad, slightly meandering overview of the first season of the latest "Trek" series. This isn't a deep dive, more a high-view impressions recorded MERE DAYS after the season one finale. If that sounds like fun, come check it out and find out which of your stalwarts was VERY unimpressed. You might be surprised by which one it is! Also this week: no "Mandalorian" spoilers, fallen empires, and "Star Trek" remembers Hispanics exist. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/783492826 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:00:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-165-the-shrubbery 01:07:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's just one episode this week as we settle in to talk about some of the ideas presented by "The Maquis" parts one and two, but not so much about the episodes themselves. Former Federation colonists now living in Cardassian space have decided they're getting the short shrift and have decided to take matters into their own hands, which could reignite war between The Federation and the Cardassian Empire unless Sisko and Gul Dukat can stop them! Also this week: backfill with Jake, a missing scene, and alien reproduction. Note: "Discovery" S.1 spoilers from 7:18 - 7:52 [Timestamps: catch up with Jake: 1:18; "The Maquis": 7:52] It's just one episode this week as we settle in t… It's just one episode this week as we settle in to talk about some of the ideas presented by "The Maquis" parts one and two, but not so much about the episodes themselves. Former Federation colonists now living in Cardassian space have decided they're getting the short shrift and have decided to take matters into their own hands, which could reignite war between The Federation and the Cardassian Empire unless Sisko and Gul Dukat can stop them! Also this week: backfill with Jake, a missing scene, and alien reproduction. Note: "Discovery" S.1 spoilers from 7:18 - 7:52 [Timestamps: catch up with Jake: 1:18; "The Maquis": 7:52] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/777075070 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-164-four-inches-of-danger 01:19:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes The past is dropping by DS9 this week! First up, an old flame of Quark's shows up in "Profit and Loss", and she's running from both the Cardassians...and her feelings. After that, a trio of TOS Klingons ridge up and suit up for revenge and Dax wants to go along for the ride in "Blood Oath"! Also this week: fashion as metaphor, a Dax episode that works, and a bonus poem! [Timestamps: "Profit and Loss": 01:16; "Blood Oath": 36:08] The past is dropping by DS9 this week! First up, … The past is dropping by DS9 this week! First up, an old flame of Quark's shows up in "Profit and Loss", and she's running from both the Cardassians...and her feelings. After that, a trio of TOS Klingons ridge up and suit up for revenge and Dax wants to go along for the ride in "Blood Oath"! Also this week: fashion as metaphor, a Dax episode that works, and a bonus poem! [Timestamps: "Profit and Loss": 01:16; "Blood Oath": 36:08] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/774730183 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:00:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-163-shadowplaying-god 01:07:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week's episodes don't have much in common, but their titles sure did mash together handily! Isn't that nice? First up, Odo and Dax look into mysterious disappearances on an alien world in "Shadowplay", and the truth should have mind-shattering consequences! Emphasis on the SHOULD. After that, we could've had an awesome episode about a proto-universe but someone decided we'd rather follow some Trill loser around while he mopes in "Playing God". Whee. Also this week: down a crewmember, too many plots, and unfettered Dax. [Timestamps: "Shadowplay", 02:11; "Playing God", 39:00] This week's episodes don't have much in common, b… This week's episodes don't have much in common, but their titles sure did mash together handily! Isn't that nice? First up, Odo and Dax look into mysterious disappearances on an alien world in "Shadowplay", and the truth should have mind-shattering consequences! Emphasis on the SHOULD. After that, we could've had an awesome episode about a proto-universe but someone decided we'd rather follow some Trill loser around while he mopes in "Playing God". Whee. Also this week: down a crewmember, too many plots, and unfettered Dax. [Timestamps: "Shadowplay", 02:11; "Playing God", 39:00] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/770977621 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-162-double-miles-double-double-bleak 01:08:48 A Star to Steer Her By yes Lots of O'Brien this week, which means a lot of misery. But not entirely for him! First up, a conspiracy is afoot in "Whispers", and the Chief is the only person not corrupted by it...right? After that, Sisko and O'Brien end up stranded with a bizarre Luddite cult led by an astoundingly hateable villain in "Paradise"! Also this week: trying to edit around a bad intro, James Joyce facts, and the dark side of the space hippies. [Timestamps: Whispers: 2:08; Paradise: 30:21] Lots of O'Brien this week, which means a lot of m… Lots of O'Brien this week, which means a lot of misery. But not entirely for him! First up, a conspiracy is afoot in "Whispers", and the Chief is the only person not corrupted by it...right? After that, Sisko and O'Brien end up stranded with a bizarre Luddite cult led by an astoundingly hateable villain in "Paradise"! Also this week: trying to edit around a bad intro, James Joyce facts, and the dark side of the space hippies. [Timestamps: Whispers: 2:08; Paradise: 30:21] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/767001253 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-161-solid-foundations-wobbly-homes 00:56:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes There's some pretty good ideas on display this week on DS9, but the execution leaves us wanting. First up: Odo's "Dad" drops by and causes his boy enough stress that the Constable starts wrecking up the joint in "The Alternate". After that The Chief and Bashir are on the run from the dumbest peace plan in history in "Armageddon Game". Also this week: the Trek "other", abysmal hair, and our first ever endorsement! [Timestamps: "The Alternate", 00:30; "Armageddon Game", 28:01] There's some pretty good ideas on display this we… There's some pretty good ideas on display this week on DS9, but the execution leaves us wanting. First up: Odo's "Dad" drops by and causes his boy enough stress that the Constable starts wrecking up the joint in "The Alternate". After that The Chief and Bashir are on the run from the dumbest peace plan in history in "Armageddon Game". Also this week: the Trek "other", abysmal hair, and our first ever endorsement! [Timestamps: "The Alternate", 00:30; "Armageddon Game", 28:01] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/763390759 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:00:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-160-the-oatmeal-queen-and-the-pumpkin-king 01:06:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes DS9 is loaded down with visitors this week on SSHB! First up, the Oatmeal people arrive from the Gamma Quadrant and decide Bajor would make a great home in "Sanctuary". After that, Jack Skellington (and Prince Humperdinck) himself, Chris Sarandon, plays an El-Aurian con man who gets his hands on a magical device that the story fails to make scientific in "Rivals"! Also this week: a "Trek" legacy guest, from genitals to racquetball, and the hardest fat to lose. Timestamps: "Sanctuary": 01:05; "Rivals": 31:06 DS9 is loaded down with visitors this week on SSH… DS9 is loaded down with visitors this week on SSHB! First up, the Oatmeal people arrive from the Gamma Quadrant and decide Bajor would make a great home in "Sanctuary". After that, Jack Skellington (and Prince Humperdinck) himself, Chris Sarandon, plays an El-Aurian con man who gets his hands on a magical device that the story fails to make scientific in "Rivals"! Also this week: a "Trek" legacy guest, from genitals to racquetball, and the hardest fat to lose. Timestamps: "Sanctuary": 01:05; "Rivals": 31:06 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/759728035 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:32:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-159-spectres 00:57:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes Spirits abound on DS9 this week, but it's not a spooky episode. Rather, Odo is haunted by his past and an unsolved case in "Necessary Evil". After that, Sisko questions the nature of a woman in red who can appear and disappear seemingly instantly in "Second Sight". Also this week: how Odo met Justice, "Columbo" connections, and romantic Sisko. Timestamps: "Necessary Evil": 00:45; "Second Sight": 27:53. Spirits abound on DS9 this week, but it's not a s… Spirits abound on DS9 this week, but it's not a spooky episode. Rather, Odo is haunted by his past and an unsolved case in "Necessary Evil". After that, Sisko questions the nature of a woman in red who can appear and disappear seemingly instantly in "Second Sight". Also this week: how Odo met Justice, "Columbo" connections, and romantic Sisko. Timestamps: "Necessary Evil": 00:45; "Second Sight": 27:53. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/755763481 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-158-capabilities 01:04:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes All the guest stars are underestimated this week on SSHB. First up: the titular "Melora", a native of a low-gravity world who struggles in most other environments, fights to be treated like anyone else before literally fighting the dumbest "Trek" alien ever. After that, Pel the Ferengi disguises herself as a man to prove that she has the best lobes of anyone in "Rules of Acquisition". Also this week: ethical violations, Quark blows it, and cut this. [Timestamps: "Melora": 1:56; "Rules of Acquisition": 35:28] All the guest stars are underestimated this week … All the guest stars are underestimated this week on SSHB. First up: the titular "Melora", a native of a low-gravity world who struggles in most other environments, fights to be treated like anyone else before literally fighting the dumbest "Trek" alien ever. After that, Pel the Ferengi disguises herself as a man to prove that she has the best lobes of anyone in "Rules of Acquisition". Also this week: ethical violations, Quark blows it, and cut this. [Timestamps: "Melora": 1:56; "Rules of Acquisition": 35:28] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/750699433 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-157-attempted-reunions 01:09:11 A Star to Steer Her By yes Can everyone be brought back together successfully this week on DS9?! First up, Jadzia has the Dax symbiont stolen by some crappy little milquetoast in "Invasive Procedures", and it can only be gone so long before she'll die! After that, Cardassian scheming is at the epicenter of a custody dispute when a Cardassian orphan raised by Bajorans is revealed to be the son of a prominent politician in "Cardassians"! Also this week: interrupting intros, symbiont ethics, and eye acting! [Timestamps: "Invasive Procedures": 01:07; "Cardassians": 34:20] Can everyone be brought back together successfull… Can everyone be brought back together successfully this week on DS9?! First up, Jadzia has the Dax symbiont stolen by some crappy little milquetoast in "Invasive Procedures", and it can only be gone so long before she'll die! After that, Cardassian scheming is at the epicenter of a custody dispute when a Cardassian orphan raised by Bajorans is revealed to be the son of a prominent politician in "Cardassians"! Also this week: interrupting intros, symbiont ethics, and eye acting! [Timestamps: "Invasive Procedures": 01:07; "Cardassians": 34:20] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/747899176 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-156-redundant-hero 01:07:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes We tackle a "Trek" 3-parter this week on SSHB! "The Homecoming", "The Circle" and "The Siege" join forces to bring us one big (possibly too big?) story about a legendary Bajoran hero who barely matters in the grand scheme of things, a Bajoran supremacist movement, and the DS9 crew fighting to stop a coup that is secretly being armed by the Cardassians. Yes, it's about as complicated as it sounds! Also this week: sexy orbs, Winn is still the worst, and the Dracula connection. No timestamps this week because we just treat this as one, huge episode. Enjoy! We tackle a "Trek" 3-parter this week on SSHB! "T… We tackle a "Trek" 3-parter this week on SSHB! "The Homecoming", "The Circle" and "The Siege" join forces to bring us one big (possibly too big?) story about a legendary Bajoran hero who barely matters in the grand scheme of things, a Bajoran supremacist movement, and the DS9 crew fighting to stop a coup that is secretly being armed by the Cardassians. Yes, it's about as complicated as it sounds! Also this week: sexy orbs, Winn is still the worst, and the Dracula connection. No timestamps this week because we just treat this as one, huge episode. Enjoy! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/744173620 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:00:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-155-dont-let-bajor-in-the-federation 01:22:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes Bajor continues to make an excellent case for its being kept far away from the Federation as season 1 comes to a close! First up, a complicated scheme that leads to greater understanding is entirely undone by a single, enraged drunk in "Duet". After that, religious types try to meddle in public education and we realize Bajor is basically 95% redneck during "In the Hands of the Prophets". Also this week: Christmas, a string bean incident, and wrapping season one! [Timestamps: Duet: 13:10; In the Hands of the Prophets: 41:09; S.1 wrap: 01:08:40] Spoiler warning! "Discovery" s.1 spoilers 4:05-4:23 & 10:38-11:08 Bajor continues to make an excellent case for its… Bajor continues to make an excellent case for its being kept far away from the Federation as season 1 comes to a close! First up, a complicated scheme that leads to greater understanding is entirely undone by a single, enraged drunk in "Duet". After that, religious types try to meddle in public education and we realize Bajor is basically 95% redneck during "In the Hands of the Prophets". Also this week: Christmas, a string bean incident, and wrapping season one! [Timestamps: Duet: 13:10; In the Hands of the Prophets: 41:09; S.1 wrap: 01:08:40] Spoiler warning! "Discovery" s.1 spoilers 4:05-4:23 & 10:38-11:08 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/740408839 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-154-listen-to-curly 00:53:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a couple more clunkers this week on DS9, but we wring what entertainment out of them we can. First up: there's three plots in "The Forsaken", but only the one with Mama Troi hitting on Odo is any good. After that, the whole plot is rubbish but at least we get to watch almost everyone behaving weird in "Dramatis Personae". Also this week: bad metaphors, holy Roman Emperors, and O'Brien headcanon. [Time stamps: "The Forsaken": 03:27; "Dramatis Personae": 26:18] It's a couple more clunkers this week on DS9, but… It's a couple more clunkers this week on DS9, but we wring what entertainment out of them we can. First up: there's three plots in "The Forsaken", but only the one with Mama Troi hitting on Odo is any good. After that, the whole plot is rubbish but at least we get to watch almost everyone behaving weird in "Dramatis Personae". Also this week: bad metaphors, holy Roman Emperors, and O'Brien headcanon. [Time stamps: "The Forsaken": 03:27; "Dramatis Personae": 26:18] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/736994173 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:00:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-13-the-rise-of-skywalker 01:43:10 A Star to Steer Her By yes SPOILERS AHOY! Your stalwarts have all finally gotten around to seeing "The Rise of Skywalker", the latest is Disney's attempt to MCU-ify George Lucas's iconic franchise and we're going to talk about it. Mostly we'll complain. Also this week: fake diversity, bad stereotypes, and Chris is wrong about Endor. Note: aside from spoiling everything about Episode IX, there's also some VERY minor "Mandalorian" spoilers SPOILERS AHOY! Your stalwarts have all finally go… SPOILERS AHOY! Your stalwarts have all finally gotten around to seeing "The Rise of Skywalker", the latest is Disney's attempt to MCU-ify George Lucas's iconic franchise and we're going to talk about it. Mostly we'll complain. Also this week: fake diversity, bad stereotypes, and Chris is wrong about Endor. Note: aside from spoiling everything about Episode IX, there's also some VERY minor "Mandalorian" spoilers star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/734040127 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:01:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-153-dreams 01:03:48 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone has things they want, wish for, daydream about. In "Progress", one man dreams of being left in peace while Jake and Nog dream of profit. Meanwhile, dreams come to life a little too well and endanger everything in "If Wishes Were Horses". Also this week: stupid fads, the worst "Trek" weekend, and our Jake's business pursuits. [Timestamps: Progress: 01:14; If Wishes Were Horses: 27:41] Everyone has things they want, wish for, daydream… Everyone has things they want, wish for, daydream about. In "Progress", one man dreams of being left in peace while Jake and Nog dream of profit. Meanwhile, dreams come to life a little too well and endanger everything in "If Wishes Were Horses". Also this week: stupid fads, the worst "Trek" weekend, and our Jake's business pursuits. [Timestamps: Progress: 01:14; If Wishes Were Horses: 27:41] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/730552033 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-152-everyones-fighting-always 00:54:26 A Star to Steer Her By yes DS9 left us in the lurch this week, with two different episodes about conflict resolution of varying quality. First up: an eternal war is being fought by the biggest idiots in the Gamma Quadrant in "Battle Lines". After that, the Chief is dragged into a centuries-old rite to keep a monster at bay while, back on the station, Jake & Nog woo a young ruler as she tries to do right by her people. Also this week: how many episodes can we compare "Battle Lines" to? What the devil is wrong with Bajor? How successfully can we waffle when we run out of things to say? Content warning: discussion of rape as a trope in mythology. [Time Stamps: Battle Lines: 01:36; The Storyteller: 21:52] DS9 left us in the lurch this week, with two diff… DS9 left us in the lurch this week, with two different episodes about conflict resolution of varying quality. First up: an eternal war is being fought by the biggest idiots in the Gamma Quadrant in "Battle Lines". After that, the Chief is dragged into a centuries-old rite to keep a monster at bay while, back on the station, Jake & Nog woo a young ruler as she tries to do right by her people. Also this week: how many episodes can we compare "Battle Lines" to? What the devil is wrong with Bajor? How successfully can we waffle when we run out of things to say? Content warning: discussion of rape as a trope in mythology. [Time Stamps: Battle Lines: 01:36; The Storyteller: 21:52] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/724574410 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:00:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-151-all-quarked-up 00:57:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone's favorite small business owner is up to his lobes in shenanigans this week! First up, when the Grand Nagus decides to retire and name Quark his heir it paints a target on the back of the bartender's head in "The Nagus"! After that, he stages a robbery that goes awry, kicking off a plot he otherwise features in very little and that gets increasingly convoluted in "Vortex"! Also this week: forgot the B-plot, Shimmerman helping other short folks, and creative uses for holodecks! [Timestamps: The Nagus: 01:51; Vortex: 32:22] Everyone's favorite small business owner is up to… Everyone's favorite small business owner is up to his lobes in shenanigans this week! First up, when the Grand Nagus decides to retire and name Quark his heir it paints a target on the back of the bartender's head in "The Nagus"! After that, he stages a robbery that goes awry, kicking off a plot he otherwise features in very little and that gets increasingly convoluted in "Vortex"! Also this week: forgot the B-plot, Shimmerman helping other short folks, and creative uses for holodecks! [Timestamps: The Nagus: 01:51; Vortex: 32:22] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/722475577 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-150-sasquatch-millenial 01:12:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes Holy Hannah we've hit one-fifty (ignoring various tens-forward and shore leave, shh) and to celebrate, "Trek" has given us...a real pair of stinkers. Damn. First up, a Starfleet Doctor has someone's consciousness joyriding in their noggin. No, we've not re-watched "The Search for Spock", we were subjected to the utterly obvious "The Passenger". After that, two writers and plenty of research into games still couldn't deliver an episode that rises above mediocre in the infamous "Move Along Home". Also this week: evil eyeliner, a cake and fish tangent, and record screeches. Timestamps: Passenger: 02:33; Move Along Home: 33:19 Holy Hannah we've hit one-fifty (ignoring various… Holy Hannah we've hit one-fifty (ignoring various tens-forward and shore leave, shh) and to celebrate, "Trek" has given us...a real pair of stinkers. Damn. First up, a Starfleet Doctor has someone's consciousness joyriding in their noggin. No, we've not re-watched "The Search for Spock", we were subjected to the utterly obvious "The Passenger". After that, two writers and plenty of research into games still couldn't deliver an episode that rises above mediocre in the infamous "Move Along Home". Also this week: evil eyeliner, a cake and fish tangent, and record screeches. Timestamps: Passenger: 02:33; Move Along Home: 33:19 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/719535142 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:00:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-149-tn9-or-is-dng-better 00:59:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes DS9 is feeling a lot like its predecessor this week on SSHB. First up: Q and Vash are in town, and a mysterious artifact from the Gamma Quadrant is causing trouble in "Q-Less". After that, where TNG debated personhood in "Measure of a Man", DS9 tackles where one person ends and another begins in "Dax". But it's not as good. Whoops. Also this week: all alone, telegraphing twists, and video game adaptations. Timestamps: Q-Less: 0:52; Dax: 31:17 DS9 is feeling a lot like its predecessor this we… DS9 is feeling a lot like its predecessor this week on SSHB. First up: Q and Vash are in town, and a mysterious artifact from the Gamma Quadrant is causing trouble in "Q-Less". After that, where TNG debated personhood in "Measure of a Man", DS9 tackles where one person ends and another begins in "Dax". But it's not as good. Whoops. Also this week: all alone, telegraphing twists, and video game adaptations. Timestamps: Q-Less: 0:52; Dax: 31:17 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/716151718 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-148-starting-with-obrien 01:11:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes The Chief plays pivotal roles to varying degrees in DS9 this week. First up: his job as head repairman also makes him patient zero for an aphasia virus in "Babel". After that, he goes full Starfleet when morality and the rules clash in "Captive Pursuit". Also this week: Tosks, DS9 security is as silly as "Enterprise" security, and worst contact. Timestamps: Babel: 1:36; Captive Pursuit: 34:40 The Chief plays pivotal roles to varying degrees … The Chief plays pivotal roles to varying degrees in DS9 this week. First up: his job as head repairman also makes him patient zero for an aphasia virus in "Babel". After that, he goes full Starfleet when morality and the rules clash in "Captive Pursuit". Also this week: Tosks, DS9 security is as silly as "Enterprise" security, and worst contact. Timestamps: Babel: 1:36; Captive Pursuit: 34:40 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/711230332 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:00:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-147-trust 01:03:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes Knowing where to put your faith when things are at a breaking point can be the difference between life and death this week on DS9. First up: in "Past Prologue" an old comrade of Kira's comes calling, but he's from a faction so violent that even the Bajoran government wants nothing to do with them. Has he really given up the life? After that, an obvious frame-up gives some discontent members of DS9 society an excuse to shake their fellow-denizens belief in Odo in "A Man Alone". Also this week: here comes Garak, how Keiko met Miles, and don't overthink Odo. Timestamps: Past Prologue: 2:14; A Man Alone: 27:07 Knowing where to put your faith when things are a… Knowing where to put your faith when things are at a breaking point can be the difference between life and death this week on DS9. First up: in "Past Prologue" an old comrade of Kira's comes calling, but he's from a faction so violent that even the Bajoran government wants nothing to do with them. Has he really given up the life? After that, an obvious frame-up gives some discontent members of DS9 society an excuse to shake their fellow-denizens belief in Odo in "A Man Alone". Also this week: here comes Garak, how Keiko met Miles, and don't overthink Odo. Timestamps: Past Prologue: 2:14; A Man Alone: 27:07 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/708998182 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-146-from-zero-to-ow 01:23:38 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well, vacation is over. We've got an office to de-prank and a bunch of voicemails to answer, but it means we're back to "Trek"! But not just ANY "Trek"! It's time for "Deep Space Nine", with a slew of new faces, a new premise, and a show where our crew's home is a space station instead of a starship! Meet Commander Sisko and his crew as what looks to be a thankless, middle-of-nowhere diplomatic posting gets a lot more complicated when a stable wormhole is discovered just nearby! Also this week: no relation, an awful bird, and Odo's sandwich. Well, vacation is over. We've got an office to de… Well, vacation is over. We've got an office to de-prank and a bunch of voicemails to answer, but it means we're back to "Trek"! But not just ANY "Trek"! It's time for "Deep Space Nine", with a slew of new faces, a new premise, and a show where our crew's home is a space station instead of a starship! Meet Commander Sisko and his crew as what looks to be a thankless, middle-of-nowhere diplomatic posting gets a lot more complicated when a stable wormhole is discovered just nearby! Also this week: no relation, an awful bird, and Odo's sandwich. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/705528037 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-firefly-8-the-motion-picture 01:36:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes Time to make it look like we didn't take anything from the minibar, because our last day of Shore Leave is here. It's time for the "Firefly" movie, "Serenity"! Wait...like the episode? Dangit, "Firefly", there's a page from the "Trek" playbook you SHOULDN'T have taken! Anyway, the Alliance has finally gotten serious about tracking down River, whose head is boiling over with secrets! But who or what is Miranda, and why is the Alliance so desperate to make sure no one figures it out? Grab some fruity oaty bars at the snack bar and settle in! Also this week: something feels off, Chris won't shut up about clothes, and medical spiders. Warning: "Mass Effect 2" spoilers from 20:45-20:57 Timestamps: Serenity: 1:03; Firefly wrap up: 1:18:57 Time to make it look like we didn't take anything… Time to make it look like we didn't take anything from the minibar, because our last day of Shore Leave is here. It's time for the "Firefly" movie, "Serenity"! Wait...like the episode? Dangit, "Firefly", there's a page from the "Trek" playbook you SHOULDN'T have taken! Anyway, the Alliance has finally gotten serious about tracking down River, whose head is boiling over with secrets! But who or what is Miranda, and why is the Alliance so desperate to make sure no one figures it out? Grab some fruity oaty bars at the snack bar and settle in! Also this week: something feels off, Chris won't shut up about clothes, and medical spiders. Warning: "Mass Effect 2" spoilers from 20:45-20:57 Timestamps: Serenity: 1:03; Firefly wrap up: 1:18:57 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/700577053 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-firefly-7-it-all-comes-back-to-fishburne 01:18:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's getting towards the end of vacation, and you know how it is. Suddenly you're trying to cram in so much at once! First up, the show tries to insist more than ever on the Inara/Mal relationship when the "Serenity" crew goes to help an old friend of hers in "Heart of Gold". After that, holy crap the show has figured out what to do with River just in time to end in "Objects in Space!" Also this week: which one is Mal, toxic masculinity, and objectifying Simon. SPOILER WARNING: Downton Abbey spoilers (no, really) from 10:27 - 11:04. Timestamps: Heart of Gold: 2:52; Objects in Space: 35:36 It's getting towards the end of vacation, and you… It's getting towards the end of vacation, and you know how it is. Suddenly you're trying to cram in so much at once! First up, the show tries to insist more than ever on the Inara/Mal relationship when the "Serenity" crew goes to help an old friend of hers in "Heart of Gold". After that, holy crap the show has figured out what to do with River just in time to end in "Objects in Space!" Also this week: which one is Mal, toxic masculinity, and objectifying Simon. SPOILER WARNING: Downton Abbey spoilers (no, really) from 10:27 - 11:04. Timestamps: Heart of Gold: 2:52; Objects in Space: 35:36 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/695769160 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:00:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-firefly-6-kaylee-in-the-dj-decks 01:09:55 A Star to Steer Her By yes Good music is good to have on vacation, tho that might not be what we're talking about. First up: it's another heist and more Saffron but both are a little less interesting than before in "Trash". After that, war wounds run deep but are they adequately addressed in "The Message"? Also this week: more cake, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Simon's lack of game. Timestamps: Trash: 2:27; The Message: 36:55 Good music is good to have on vacation, tho that … Good music is good to have on vacation, tho that might not be what we're talking about. First up: it's another heist and more Saffron but both are a little less interesting than before in "Trash". After that, war wounds run deep but are they adequately addressed in "The Message"? Also this week: more cake, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Simon's lack of game. Timestamps: Trash: 2:27; The Message: 36:55 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/693310087 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-firefly-5-kicking-down-open-doors 01:13:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's vacation and justifying this title for both episodes is hard, but I liked it so much I don't give a fig. I guess the doors were half-opened for the crew to do their heisting in "Ariel" since Simon gave them what the kids call "the deets". After that, the title will make sense as we watch Wash AND Zoe break character for the sake of a bad plot that should've been good in "War Stories". Also this week: font humor, a Tam family tangent (a Tamgent?), and the worst henchman job in space. Timestamps: Ariel: 2:39; War Stories: 44:21 It's vacation and justifying this title for both … It's vacation and justifying this title for both episodes is hard, but I liked it so much I don't give a fig. I guess the doors were half-opened for the crew to do their heisting in "Ariel" since Simon gave them what the kids call "the deets". After that, the title will make sense as we watch Wash AND Zoe break character for the sake of a bad plot that should've been good in "War Stories". Also this week: font humor, a Tam family tangent (a Tamgent?), and the worst henchman job in space. Timestamps: Ariel: 2:39; War Stories: 44:21 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/690107866 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-firefly-4-the-sum-total-of-our-experiences 01:13:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes Folks get introspective on vacation, and everyone's looking to the past in "Firefly" this week. Jayne is worried he'll only find trouble on a world he'd previously visited but gets a big surprise in "Jaynestown". After that, Captain Mal is in dire straights and reminisces about finding his ship, his crew, and a bullet in his gut in "Out of Gas". Also this week: a very professional opening, dirty jokes of literature, and MFK "Firefly" edition. Timestamps: Jaynestown: 2:30; Out of Gas: 32:28 Folks get introspective on vacation, and everyone… Folks get introspective on vacation, and everyone's looking to the past in "Firefly" this week. Jayne is worried he'll only find trouble on a world he'd previously visited but gets a big surprise in "Jaynestown". After that, Captain Mal is in dire straights and reminisces about finding his ship, his crew, and a bullet in his gut in "Out of Gas". Also this week: a very professional opening, dirty jokes of literature, and MFK "Firefly" edition. Timestamps: Jaynestown: 2:30; Out of Gas: 32:28 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/686691334 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:00:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-firefly-3-crappy-little-worlds 01:10:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes There's more backwaters on display and tales told of even more in this week's "Firefly". Yes, we're still on Shore Leave and our trip has brought us to a world where they still believe in witchcraft and stake-burnings in "Safe". After that there's a world with odd marriage customs that lands the Cap in hot water and a story of one with regular goose abuse in "Our Mrs. Reynolds". Also this week: Jake's dad joke, an Alan Tudyk appreciation tangent, and alternative uses for rain sticks. Timestamps: Safe: 5:34; Our Mrs. Reynolds: 30:15 There's more backwaters on display and tales told… There's more backwaters on display and tales told of even more in this week's "Firefly". Yes, we're still on Shore Leave and our trip has brought us to a world where they still believe in witchcraft and stake-burnings in "Safe". After that there's a world with odd marriage customs that lands the Cap in hot water and a story of one with regular goose abuse in "Our Mrs. Reynolds". Also this week: Jake's dad joke, an Alan Tudyk appreciation tangent, and alternative uses for rain sticks. Timestamps: Safe: 5:34; Our Mrs. Reynolds: 30:15 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/683065248 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-firefly-2-ate-some-ham 01:13:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes Our shore leave continues but it's not a happy trip for the "Serenity" screw when they come across Reaver handiwork in "Bushwhacked". Then Mal needs to put on his fanciest, tightest pants for a party to try and make contact with a client in "Shindig". Also this week: changing the theme, unfortunate implications, and disrespecting Inara. Timestamps: Bushwhacked: 3:58; Shindig: 47:31 Our shore leave continues but it's not a happy tr… Our shore leave continues but it's not a happy trip for the "Serenity" screw when they come across Reaver handiwork in "Bushwhacked". Then Mal needs to put on his fanciest, tightest pants for a party to try and make contact with a client in "Shindig". Also this week: changing the theme, unfortunate implications, and disrespecting Inara. Timestamps: Bushwhacked: 3:58; Shindig: 47:31 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/679706621 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/shore-leave-firefly-1-shiny-unhappy-people 01:15:41 A Star to Steer Her By yes Folks, your stalwarts have been at this "Star Trek" thing now for 3 years, with the occasional tangentially-related break for a "Ten Forward". So it's about time we took some Shore Leave! For the next few weeks we're talkin' "Firefly", the Joss Whedon cult space western. First up it's "Serenity", the 2-hour premier, where we meet our crew, mysterious passengers, and suspicious cargo. After that, a job that seems too fun to be true has a catch in "The Train Job". Also this week: Ames has a chart, Caitlin gets revenge, and we wonder where all the Asian actors are. Timestamps: Serenity: 6:51; The Train Job: 41:42 Folks, your stalwarts have been at this "Star Tre… Folks, your stalwarts have been at this "Star Trek" thing now for 3 years, with the occasional tangentially-related break for a "Ten Forward". So it's about time we took some Shore Leave! For the next few weeks we're talkin' "Firefly", the Joss Whedon cult space western. First up it's "Serenity", the 2-hour premier, where we meet our crew, mysterious passengers, and suspicious cargo. After that, a job that seems too fun to be true has a catch in "The Train Job". Also this week: Ames has a chart, Caitlin gets revenge, and we wonder where all the Asian actors are. Timestamps: Serenity: 6:51; The Train Job: 41:42 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676461197 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-12-tales-from-the-holodeck-3-soongs-a-doc-and-a-pizza-place 01:20:35 A Star to Steer Her By yes Another series wrapped, and you know what that means! MFing FANFIC time! Some episodes back we all pulled names from hats and now you get to see the fruits of our labors! Thrill to tales of justice, of deceit, more deceit, and family! Also this week: plugging famous podcasts, Jake's final outro, and an announcement! Timestamps: "The Pulaski Maneuver" by Caitlin: 3:02; "Special Delivery" by Chris: 18:32; "Life-Sized Dolls" by Ames: 33:19; "Thank Hugh" by Jake: 55:55 Another series wrapped, and you know what that me… Another series wrapped, and you know what that means! MFing FANFIC time! Some episodes back we all pulled names from hats and now you get to see the fruits of our labors! Thrill to tales of justice, of deceit, more deceit, and family! Also this week: plugging famous podcasts, Jake's final outro, and an announcement! Timestamps: "The Pulaski Maneuver" by Caitlin: 3:02; "Special Delivery" by Chris: 18:32; "Life-Sized Dolls" by Ames: 33:19; "Thank Hugh" by Jake: 55:55 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/672299369 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-145-picard-v-cosplay-dr-evil 01:32:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've come to the end of the mostly-trash TNG movie era, but it is not going to go out quietly. Instead it's going to assault us with bad attempts at being Shakespearean and a mind-numbingly long and dull space battle. Even Tom Hardy's luscious lips can't save "Nemesis". Also this week: deleted scenes, wait this was written by WHO?!, and ranking the Prime Timeline films! Timestamps: Nemesis: 0:47; Movies wrap up: 1:04:43 Movies ranked: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/187396362280/star-trek-original-timeline-films-ranked We've come to the end of the mostly-trash TNG mov… We've come to the end of the mostly-trash TNG movie era, but it is not going to go out quietly. Instead it's going to assault us with bad attempts at being Shakespearean and a mind-numbingly long and dull space battle. Even Tom Hardy's luscious lips can't save "Nemesis". Also this week: deleted scenes, wait this was written by WHO?!, and ranking the Prime Timeline films! Timestamps: Nemesis: 0:47; Movies wrap up: 1:04:43 Movies ranked: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/187396362280/star-trek-original-timeline-films-ranked star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/669533048 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:36:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-144-apostasy 01:17:44 A Star to Steer Her By yes What happens when you toss "Who Watches the Watchers", "Journey's End", and "Homeward" into a blender, sprinkle a DASH of "The Wrath of Khan" angst over getting old on top, and then bake for 1 hour 43 minutes? The absolute clustercuss that is the thoroughly middling "Star Trek: Insurrection"! A planet has some magic space dust that's basically a fountain of youth, and the Federation has decided "screw ethics" to get their hands on it with the help of F. Murray Abraham doing his best "Brazil" face. Also this week: lost opening, dumb puberty jokes, and ever-increasing stakes. What happens when you toss "Who Watches the Watch… What happens when you toss "Who Watches the Watchers", "Journey's End", and "Homeward" into a blender, sprinkle a DASH of "The Wrath of Khan" angst over getting old on top, and then bake for 1 hour 43 minutes? The absolute clustercuss that is the thoroughly middling "Star Trek: Insurrection"! A planet has some magic space dust that's basically a fountain of youth, and the Federation has decided "screw ethics" to get their hands on it with the help of F. Murray Abraham doing his best "Brazil" face. Also this week: lost opening, dumb puberty jokes, and ever-increasing stakes. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/665383643 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:00:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-143-the-one-with-the-borg 01:35:03 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've hit what the vast majority consider the high point of the TNG films in "First Contact"! The Borg are all "choke on THAT causality" and decide to go back in time to screw with Earth of the past, specifically Zephram Cochrane and his first warp flight. But Captain Picard and the "Enterprise"-E crew are hot on their tail, and everyone's favorite Anglo-Frenchman has decided he's going to go all Ahab on their cybernetic tuchuses. Also this week: a rare Easter Egg, alternate Cochrane casting, and Data becoming a real man. We've hit what the vast majority consider the hig… We've hit what the vast majority consider the high point of the TNG films in "First Contact"! The Borg are all "choke on THAT causality" and decide to go back in time to screw with Earth of the past, specifically Zephram Cochrane and his first warp flight. But Captain Picard and the "Enterprise"-E crew are hot on their tail, and everyone's favorite Anglo-Frenchman has decided he's going to go all Ahab on their cybernetic tuchuses. Also this week: a rare Easter Egg, alternate Cochrane casting, and Data becoming a real man. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661703036 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-142-dont-think-about-it 01:17:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes What do you do when you've got a villain with an incomprehensible plot, a MacGuffin with inexplicable properties, and a battle with illogical editing? Well, see the title of this episode. We've hit the TNG movies and with "Generations" we're off to a start about as mediocre as the TOS ones. At least the uniforms are better. Even if they do keep swapping around. Also this week: a wasted premise, uninspiring villains, and that one stupid Bird of Prey explosion. Timestamps: Generations: 1:20 What do you do when you've got a villain with an … What do you do when you've got a villain with an incomprehensible plot, a MacGuffin with inexplicable properties, and a battle with illogical editing? Well, see the title of this episode. We've hit the TNG movies and with "Generations" we're off to a start about as mediocre as the TOS ones. At least the uniforms are better. Even if they do keep swapping around. Also this week: a wasted premise, uninspiring villains, and that one stupid Bird of Prey explosion. Timestamps: Generations: 1:20 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/659348801 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-11-the-rocketeer 01:09:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes Come back with us to a simpler time, when Marvel was going broke, DC had made a GOOD "Batman" movie, and no one thought it was controversial to punch Nazis. It's the heady days of 1991 and "The Rocketeer" launches into theaters, bringing a whole pile of "Trek" guest star alum along for the ride! Join your stalwarts as we revisit this piece from our childhood and find out, holy crap, it holds up shockingly well! Also this week: Chekhov's Gum, The Business Plot, and strong crust opinions! Note: spoilers for "Infinity War" and "Hot Fuzz" Theme adapted from the US Navy Band's recording of the Overture from Ferdiand Hérold's "Zampa", available at musopen.org. Come back with us to a simpler time, when Marvel … Come back with us to a simpler time, when Marvel was going broke, DC had made a GOOD "Batman" movie, and no one thought it was controversial to punch Nazis. It's the heady days of 1991 and "The Rocketeer" launches into theaters, bringing a whole pile of "Trek" guest star alum along for the ride! Join your stalwarts as we revisit this piece from our childhood and find out, holy crap, it holds up shockingly well! Also this week: Chekhov's Gum, The Business Plot, and strong crust opinions! Note: spoilers for "Infinity War" and "Hot Fuzz" Theme adapted from the US Navy Band's recording of the Overture from Ferdiand Hérold's "Zampa", available at musopen.org. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/656009165 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:00:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-141-enterprise-deez-nuts 01:54:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes Okay, yes, you're looking at the length of this one in horror. But you have to understand, this is a BIG DEAL. We have hit the END of TNG and will be discussing not only finale episode "All Good Things...", but the series as a whole! So allow us this indulgence. Also this week: so many Easter Eggs, failing the female characters, and THE debate. Timestamps: All Good Things...: 0:32; Kirk/Picard debate: 52:53; Season 7 wrap up: 1:03:52; TNG series wrap up: 1:14:08 Okay, yes, you're looking at the length of this o… Okay, yes, you're looking at the length of this one in horror. But you have to understand, this is a BIG DEAL. We have hit the END of TNG and will be discussing not only finale episode "All Good Things...", but the series as a whole! So allow us this indulgence. Also this week: so many Easter Eggs, failing the female characters, and THE debate. Timestamps: All Good Things...: 0:32; Kirk/Picard debate: 52:53; Season 7 wrap up: 1:03:52; TNG series wrap up: 1:14:08 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/651023213 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:00:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-140-rebel-rebel 01:10:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone is going against the grain this week in TNG! First up, the ship disobeys all commands to foster new life in the absolutely rubbish "Emergence". After that, Picard stupidly decides Ro should infiltrate the Marquis because there's no way she'll end up deciding to actually join them in "Preemptive Strike". Also this week: too much Shakespeare, "Discovery" disco, and "The Rainbow Connection". Timestamps: Emergence: 2:28; Preemptive Strike: 37:58 Everyone is going against the grain this week in … Everyone is going against the grain this week in TNG! First up, the ship disobeys all commands to foster new life in the absolutely rubbish "Emergence". After that, Picard stupidly decides Ro should infiltrate the Marquis because there's no way she'll end up deciding to actually join them in "Preemptive Strike". Also this week: too much Shakespeare, "Discovery" disco, and "The Rainbow Connection". Timestamps: Emergence: 2:28; Preemptive Strike: 37:58 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/648766700 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:00:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-139-the-ferengi-are-all-my-sons 01:03:26 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a rough one here on SSHB this week. First up, it's an Alexander episode with "Firstborn", featuring a highlight in the form of a Quark cameo. After that, Picard has to save his illegitimate son from DaiMon Bok's latest idiot plan for jerks in "Bloodlines". Not gonna lie, LOTS of padding this episode... Also this week: Jake has a pencil, Klingon Ren Faire, and Rick Berman. Timestamps: Firstborn: 1:29; Bloodlines: 23:49 It's a rough one here on SSHB this week. First up… It's a rough one here on SSHB this week. First up, it's an Alexander episode with "Firstborn", featuring a highlight in the form of a Quark cameo. After that, Picard has to save his illegitimate son from DaiMon Bok's latest idiot plan for jerks in "Bloodlines". Not gonna lie, LOTS of padding this episode... Also this week: Jake has a pencil, Klingon Ren Faire, and Rick Berman. Timestamps: Firstborn: 1:29; Bloodlines: 23:49 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/645740895 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:00:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-138-de-evolving-and-evolving 01:05:41 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're moving up and down the evolutionary ladder this week on TNG, even if it doesn't actually make any damn sense! First up, Barclay's paranoia makes monkeys of some, fish-monsters of others, and WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?! of Worf in "Genesis". Then the writers decide to have Wesley leave the show for a higher plain of existence after he creates a Native American rebellion (no really) in "Journey's End". Also this week: sniffing the guest, scientific AND historic nonsense, and bye-Tunes Timestamps: Genesis: 2:44; Journey's End: 31:04 We're moving up and down the evolutionary ladder … We're moving up and down the evolutionary ladder this week on TNG, even if it doesn't actually make any damn sense! First up, Barclay's paranoia makes monkeys of some, fish-monsters of others, and WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?! of Worf in "Genesis". Then the writers decide to have Wesley leave the show for a higher plain of existence after he creates a Native American rebellion (no really) in "Journey's End". Also this week: sniffing the guest, scientific AND historic nonsense, and bye-Tunes Timestamps: Genesis: 2:44; Journey's End: 31:04 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/640932186 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:00:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-137-fcking-ghosts 01:07:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes No, we're not just re-reviewing "Sub Rosa" for some reason. But this week on TNG there's all kinds of technobabble spirits floating around the shop, and...yeah, they're not great. First up, the art team plundered Mesoamerican culture to make up some alien gods that try to turn the ship into their temple in the utterly dreadful "Masks". After that, a nacelle is HAUUUUUUUUUUUUNTED (via "science") and Troi has to deal with it in the completely bewildering "Eye of the Beholder". Also this week: Jake's plan gone awry, talking about anything but "Masks", and planning for the future. Content warning: discussion of suicide as it is a plot point in "Eye of the Beholder". Timestamps: Masks: 2:46; Eye of the Beholder: 28:26; TNG fanfic announcement: 53:18 No, we're not just re-reviewing "Sub Rosa" for so… No, we're not just re-reviewing "Sub Rosa" for some reason. But this week on TNG there's all kinds of technobabble spirits floating around the shop, and...yeah, they're not great. First up, the art team plundered Mesoamerican culture to make up some alien gods that try to turn the ship into their temple in the utterly dreadful "Masks". After that, a nacelle is HAUUUUUUUUUUUUNTED (via "science") and Troi has to deal with it in the completely bewildering "Eye of the Beholder". Also this week: Jake's plan gone awry, talking about anything but "Masks", and planning for the future. Content warning: discussion of suicide as it is a plot point in "Eye of the Beholder". Timestamps: Masks: 2:46; Eye of the Beholder: 28:26; TNG fanfic announcement: 53:18 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/639322188 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-136-promotions-all-around 01:09:51 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone's getting promoted, tho someone always has to die for it! First up: we see the lives of the little people of the "Enterprise" as a bunch of Ensigns try to figure out what's what in "Lower Decks". After that, Data has amnesia and is killing locals with jewelry while Deanna tries to make Commander in "Thine Own Self"! Also this week: why are things wet, a requested cut it was impossible to make, and spoiling both "The Village" and "The Happening". Timestamps: Lower Decks: 1:25; Thine Own Self: 32:00 Everyone's getting promoted, tho someone always h… Everyone's getting promoted, tho someone always has to die for it! First up: we see the lives of the little people of the "Enterprise" as a bunch of Ensigns try to figure out what's what in "Lower Decks". After that, Data has amnesia and is killing locals with jewelry while Deanna tries to make Commander in "Thine Own Self"! Also this week: why are things wet, a requested cut it was impossible to make, and spoiling both "The Village" and "The Happening". Timestamps: Lower Decks: 1:25; Thine Own Self: 32:00 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/634660245 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:00:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-135-hairgame-100 01:21:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes Lots of artificial worlds this week on TNG. First up, Worf's brother causes shenanigans when he rescues a technologically-underdeveloped race and makes them think the holodeck is their world in "Homeward". After that, "Sub Rosa" takes a jolly trip to Disney Scotland where the accents are toss, the ghosts are fake hot, and the plot is something out of a 90s Harlequin novel. Also this week: an aesthetic "Endgame" spoiler, some LeVar Burton chat, and my Nan wrote a porno. Spoiler warning: we tell the entire story of "The Turn of the Screw" from about 01:03:00 to 1:05:16. Content warning: discussion of sexual assault and rape Timestamps: Homeward: 3:55; Sub Rosa: 38:34 Lots of artificial worlds this week on TNG. First… Lots of artificial worlds this week on TNG. First up, Worf's brother causes shenanigans when he rescues a technologically-underdeveloped race and makes them think the holodeck is their world in "Homeward". After that, "Sub Rosa" takes a jolly trip to Disney Scotland where the accents are toss, the ghosts are fake hot, and the plot is something out of a 90s Harlequin novel. Also this week: an aesthetic "Endgame" spoiler, some LeVar Burton chat, and my Nan wrote a porno. Spoiler warning: we tell the entire story of "The Turn of the Screw" from about 01:03:00 to 1:05:16. Content warning: discussion of sexual assault and rape Timestamps: Homeward: 3:55; Sub Rosa: 38:34 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/628567413 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:00:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-134-big-days-gone-awry 01:09:52 A Star to Steer Her By yes Special days keep getting mucked up this week on TNG. First, Mr. Worf's birthday is thrown into disarray when he starts going all "Rick and Morty" through realities in "Parallels". After that, the utter joy of Captain Picard Day is RUINED by an evil Admiral's pre-Admiral shenanigans in "The Pegasus". Also this week: the end (?) of the placemat saga, a poopy intermission, and Peter David. Timestamps: Parallels: 1:47; The Pegasus: 35:10 Special days keep getting mucked up this week on … Special days keep getting mucked up this week on TNG. First, Mr. Worf's birthday is thrown into disarray when he starts going all "Rick and Morty" through realities in "Parallels". After that, the utter joy of Captain Picard Day is RUINED by an evil Admiral's pre-Admiral shenanigans in "The Pegasus". Also this week: the end (?) of the placemat saga, a poopy intermission, and Peter David. Timestamps: Parallels: 1:47; The Pegasus: 35:10 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/627494346 Thu, 30 May 2019 09:00:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-133-that-escalated-quickly 01:13:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes TNG is saving a lot for the end of both the episodes we're looking at this week! First up, NOTHING HAPPENS FOR AGES and then EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT ONCE in the dreary "Force of Nature". After that, a lot of interesting character moments lead up to a somewhat-rushed moral dilemma in "Inheritance". Also this week: a correction, death by passive-aggression, and Claymation (TM) (C) (R) (whatever else). [note: before any of you can get all clever in the comments, yes, after recording we found out this episode predates HIPAA] Timestamps: Force of Nature: 2:19; Inheritance: 29:37 TNG is saving a lot for the end of both the episo… TNG is saving a lot for the end of both the episodes we're looking at this week! First up, NOTHING HAPPENS FOR AGES and then EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT ONCE in the dreary "Force of Nature". After that, a lot of interesting character moments lead up to a somewhat-rushed moral dilemma in "Inheritance". Also this week: a correction, death by passive-aggression, and Claymation (TM) (C) (R) (whatever else). [note: before any of you can get all clever in the comments, yes, after recording we found out this episode predates HIPAA] Timestamps: Force of Nature: 2:19; Inheritance: 29:37 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/625103994 Thu, 23 May 2019 09:00:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-132-betazoid-are-great-at-keeping-secrets 01:06:44 A Star to Steer Her By yes What lurks in the mind of a telepath? In "Dark Page" we find out that powerful minds can bury secrets far deeper than most can imagine. After that, Picard and Crusher learn stuff about one another that Troi surely already knew in "Attached". Also this week: the Troi accent, Ames's astronomer trauma, and mispronouncing Orangina. Content Warning: child death discussed as it is a plot point. Timestamps: Dark Page: 1:04; Attached: 33:33 What lurks in the mind of a telepath? In "Dark Pa… What lurks in the mind of a telepath? In "Dark Page" we find out that powerful minds can bury secrets far deeper than most can imagine. After that, Picard and Crusher learn stuff about one another that Troi surely already knew in "Attached". Also this week: the Troi accent, Ames's astronomer trauma, and mispronouncing Orangina. Content Warning: child death discussed as it is a plot point. Timestamps: Dark Page: 1:04; Attached: 33:33 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/620762430 Thu, 16 May 2019 09:00:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-131-rick-berman-is-made-of-lies 01:12:27 A Star to Steer Her By yes Season 7 of TNG leaves your hosts cold again this week, tho opinions are divided over what's worse. First up: something we might be seeing more of as Picard tussles with smugglers in "Gambit", parts 1 and 2. After that, more Data dreams may tie into a malfunctioning warp core in "Phantasms". Also this week: Worf puns, a "Voyager" tangent, and the tables are turned on Gordo. Timestamps: Gambit: 3:20; Phantasms: 42:59 Season 7 of TNG leaves your hosts cold again this… Season 7 of TNG leaves your hosts cold again this week, tho opinions are divided over what's worse. First up: something we might be seeing more of as Picard tussles with smugglers in "Gambit", parts 1 and 2. After that, more Data dreams may tie into a malfunctioning warp core in "Phantasms". Also this week: Worf puns, a "Voyager" tangent, and the tables are turned on Gordo. Timestamps: Gambit: 3:20; Phantasms: 42:59 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/617813595 Thu, 09 May 2019 09:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-130-been-there-done-that 00:52:52 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a week of old "Trek" plots that have been done better previously on TNG. First up, aliens have a weird way of experiencing unfamiliar human (and Klingon) sensations in "Liaisons". After that, Geordi plays VR while aliens play pretend to get help in "Interface". Also this week: 90s crap, the bulge patrol, and "Tristram Shandy". Note: spoilers for "Dolores Claiborne" at 22:11 - 22:18 Timestamps: Liaisons: 2:02; Interface: 25:37 It's a week of old "Trek" plots that have been do… It's a week of old "Trek" plots that have been done better previously on TNG. First up, aliens have a weird way of experiencing unfamiliar human (and Klingon) sensations in "Liaisons". After that, Geordi plays VR while aliens play pretend to get help in "Interface". Also this week: 90s crap, the bulge patrol, and "Tristram Shandy". Note: spoilers for "Dolores Claiborne" at 22:11 - 22:18 Timestamps: Liaisons: 2:02; Interface: 25:37 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/614227485 Thu, 02 May 2019 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-10-robocop 01:14:41 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're going way off our usual path for THIS 10 Forward, as we discuss the 1987 satirical classic "RoboCop"! When officer Alex Murphy is killed in the line of duty, the evil Omni Consumer Products turns him into their new weapon/PR stunt for the City of Detroit Police Department. What follows is over-the-top violence and SO MANY "Trek" actors. Also this week: can Bobby fly? When do b*tches leave? And what the hell do Batman and Sailor Moon have to do with all this?! We're going way off our usual path for THIS 10 Fo… We're going way off our usual path for THIS 10 Forward, as we discuss the 1987 satirical classic "RoboCop"! When officer Alex Murphy is killed in the line of duty, the evil Omni Consumer Products turns him into their new weapon/PR stunt for the City of Detroit Police Department. What follows is over-the-top violence and SO MANY "Trek" actors. Also this week: can Bobby fly? When do b*tches leave? And what the hell do Batman and Sailor Moon have to do with all this?! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/610844502 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-129-a-star-to-steer-into 01:10:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes Time to finish off Season 6 and start Season 7 (my God, how are we already to the final season of TNG?!) with "Descent". Data likes feeling, the Borg like individuality, and Lore likes manipulating all of them! Also this week: getting derailed in record time, "Gordy" v. "Babe", and mocking the guest! Timestamps: Descent: 1:52; Season 6 wrap up: 44:17 Time to finish off Season 6 and start Season 7 (m… Time to finish off Season 6 and start Season 7 (my God, how are we already to the final season of TNG?!) with "Descent". Data likes feeling, the Borg like individuality, and Lore likes manipulating all of them! Also this week: getting derailed in record time, "Gordy" v. "Babe", and mocking the guest! Timestamps: Descent: 1:52; Season 6 wrap up: 44:17 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/605665941 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:00:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-128-too-many-clones-not-enough-time 01:20:27 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's our first three-episode...uh...episode in quite some time, so we've got a guest to help us through! Justus joins us again as we chat the truth of a man claiming to be Kahless in "Rightful Heir". After that, Riker gets a hard look at his past and doesn't like what he sees (but Troi sure does!) in "Second Chances". Lastly, old man draws in cloud while chronological sanity straight up breaks in "Timescape". Also this week: Justus does impressions, pajama jazz, and science mysteries! Timestamps: Rightful Heir: 2:40; Second Chances: 24:49; Timescape: 51:30 It's our first three-episode...uh...episode in qu… It's our first three-episode...uh...episode in quite some time, so we've got a guest to help us through! Justus joins us again as we chat the truth of a man claiming to be Kahless in "Rightful Heir". After that, Riker gets a hard look at his past and doesn't like what he sees (but Troi sure does!) in "Second Chances". Lastly, old man draws in cloud while chronological sanity straight up breaks in "Timescape". Also this week: Justus does impressions, pajama jazz, and science mysteries! Timestamps: Rightful Heir: 2:40; Second Chances: 24:49; Timescape: 51:30 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/602573430 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:00:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-127-seeking-truth 00:57:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's two different kinds of truth-seeking this week on TNG. First up, Riker's very understanding of reality is challenged in "Frame of Mind". After that: was it a failed experiment or sabotage? Was it suicide...or murder?! And WHY is Beverly the one trying to figure it out in "Suspicions"?! Also this week: episode recipe, another nonsensical investigation, and Q v Q. Note: sirens on the recording briefly around the 53 minute mark Timestamps: Frame of Mind: 0:48; Suspicions: 19:35 It's two different kinds of truth-seeking this we… It's two different kinds of truth-seeking this week on TNG. First up, Riker's very understanding of reality is challenged in "Frame of Mind". After that: was it a failed experiment or sabotage? Was it suicide...or murder?! And WHY is Beverly the one trying to figure it out in "Suspicions"?! Also this week: episode recipe, another nonsensical investigation, and Q v Q. Note: sirens on the recording briefly around the 53 minute mark Timestamps: Frame of Mind: 0:48; Suspicions: 19:35 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/600680946 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:00:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-126-lets-get-it-on 00:57:51 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everybody's gettin' busy this week on TNG! First up, Picard takes advantage of Starfleet's idiotic lack of anti-fraternization rules to date one of his crew in "Lessons"! After that, some aliens got so lonely they metaphorically did it with a bunch of planets just so their ghosts would have someone to talk to in "The Chase"! Also this week: the continuing placemat saga, "Brief Encounter", and educational content! Timestamps: Lessons: 4.08; The Chase: 27:36 Everybody's gettin' busy this week on TNG! First … Everybody's gettin' busy this week on TNG! First up, Picard takes advantage of Starfleet's idiotic lack of anti-fraternization rules to date one of his crew in "Lessons"! After that, some aliens got so lonely they metaphorically did it with a bunch of planets just so their ghosts would have someone to talk to in "The Chase"! Also this week: the continuing placemat saga, "Brief Encounter", and educational content! Timestamps: Lessons: 4.08; The Chase: 27:36 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/596826546 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-125-do-klingons-dream-of-hans-gruber 01:08:58 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everything is personal this week on SSHB. First: it's a two parter with too much. Data learns more about himself and his abilities with the help of Doctor Bashir and poor OSHA compliance in one story, while Worf seeks rumored Klingon prisoners - one of which might be his dad! - in "Birthright", parts one and two! After that, Picard is on his own protecting the "Enterprise" in "Starship Mine". Also this week: coked-up producers, lost ideas, and Francis Pumphandle. Timestamps: Birthright: 0:56; Starship Mine: 33:20 Everything is personal this week on SSHB. First: … Everything is personal this week on SSHB. First: it's a two parter with too much. Data learns more about himself and his abilities with the help of Doctor Bashir and poor OSHA compliance in one story, while Worf seeks rumored Klingon prisoners - one of which might be his dad! - in "Birthright", parts one and two! After that, Picard is on his own protecting the "Enterprise" in "Starship Mine". Also this week: coked-up producers, lost ideas, and Francis Pumphandle. Timestamps: Birthright: 0:56; Starship Mine: 33:20 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/592786527 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-124-hd-ruins-reveals 01:20:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've another returning guest this week for SSHB, in the form of Michael Fisher! Last seen for "Best of Both Worlds", now he's joining us for a Troi-centric episode that knocks our socks off with "Face of the Enemy". After that, it's another all-time TNG classic when Picard is given a chance by Q to relive the past in "Tapestry"! Also this week: never go to conferences, young Picard's dance card, and our most irresponsible outro yet! Timestamps: Face of the Enemy: 3:51; Tapestry: 36:06 We've another returning guest this week for SSHB,… We've another returning guest this week for SSHB, in the form of Michael Fisher! Last seen for "Best of Both Worlds", now he's joining us for a Troi-centric episode that knocks our socks off with "Face of the Enemy". After that, it's another all-time TNG classic when Picard is given a chance by Q to relive the past in "Tapestry"! Also this week: never go to conferences, young Picard's dance card, and our most irresponsible outro yet! Timestamps: Face of the Enemy: 3:51; Tapestry: 36:06 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/589174341 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:00:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-123-the-rossi-method 01:07:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week, our returning guest Rossi brings us a method to try and create some order on the bridge, but mostly gets guff for it because we're jerks. We also see the return of an old, computerized foe in "Ship in a Bottle" AND the return of Geordi's unfortunate ability to fall for women he's never met in "Aquiel". Also on deck: a spunky opening, existential nightmares, and bad mysteries. Timestamps: Ship in a Bottle: 3:35; Aquiel: 36:34 This week, our returning guest Rossi brings us a … This week, our returning guest Rossi brings us a method to try and create some order on the bridge, but mostly gets guff for it because we're jerks. We also see the return of an old, computerized foe in "Ship in a Bottle" AND the return of Geordi's unfortunate ability to fall for women he's never met in "Aquiel". Also on deck: a spunky opening, existential nightmares, and bad mysteries. Timestamps: Ship in a Bottle: 3:35; Aquiel: 36:34 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/586190631 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-122-there-are-four-shifts 01:03:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've made it to "Chain of Command", a two parter so famous we decided to give it its own episode! It's Jellico's command when Captain Picard is sent off on a mission that maybe really should've been handled by anyone else. So what did your SSHB stalwarts think of this oft-praised ep? Well listen and find out! Also this week: terrible plans, David Warner on short notice, and a bit of tangent about the planned Picard series. Timestamps: synopses: 1:06; Chain of Command: 8:20 We've made it to "Chain of Command", a two parter… We've made it to "Chain of Command", a two parter so famous we decided to give it its own episode! It's Jellico's command when Captain Picard is sent off on a mission that maybe really should've been handled by anyone else. So what did your SSHB stalwarts think of this oft-praised ep? Well listen and find out! Also this week: terrible plans, David Warner on short notice, and a bit of tangent about the planned Picard series. Timestamps: synopses: 1:06; Chain of Command: 8:20 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/580667880 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:00:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-121-the-beard-got-an-arc 01:00:53 A Star to Steer Her By yes Season Six both disappoints and actually tells a good story this week on SSHB. First up, Worf is stuck playing a bad video game with his horrible son and Data is somehow underutilized in "A Fistful of Datas". After that, an old conversation is redone pretty well in "The Quality of Life". Also this week: ransoms, director Frakes, and other TV sci-fi Timestamps: synopses: 1:22; A Fistful of Datas: 6:47; Quality of Life: 26:40 Season Six both disappoints and actually tells a … Season Six both disappoints and actually tells a good story this week on SSHB. First up, Worf is stuck playing a bad video game with his horrible son and Data is somehow underutilized in "A Fistful of Datas". After that, an old conversation is redone pretty well in "The Quality of Life". Also this week: ransoms, director Frakes, and other TV sci-fi Timestamps: synopses: 1:22; A Fistful of Datas: 6:47; Quality of Life: 26:40 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/578806992 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-120-coming-of-age 01:13:16 A Star to Steer Her By yes Season six of TNG continues its trend of "meh" this week. First up: a young woman with big dreams for her future finds there is more to her late parents - and herself - than anyone realized in "True Q". After that, the most ill-conceived transporter technobabble yet turns four "Enterprise" crew into children who then have to save the ship from...really?...the Ferengi in "Rascals". Lord. Also this week: a boisterous intro, Trek dogs, and repeat Ferengi. Timestamps: synopses: 1:30; True Q: 7:45; Rascals: 37:38 Season six of TNG continues its trend of "meh" th… Season six of TNG continues its trend of "meh" this week. First up: a young woman with big dreams for her future finds there is more to her late parents - and herself - than anyone realized in "True Q". After that, the most ill-conceived transporter technobabble yet turns four "Enterprise" crew into children who then have to save the ship from...really?...the Ferengi in "Rascals". Lord. Also this week: a boisterous intro, Trek dogs, and repeat Ferengi. Timestamps: synopses: 1:30; True Q: 7:45; Rascals: 37:38 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/574814898 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-119-the-holodeck-is-too-clever 01:06:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes The holodeck lends a hand a bit too well this week in both episodes of TNG, but that's honestly a tenuous connection at best. First up: the powers that be get another TOS alumnus to appear, as Mister Scott beams aboard in "Relics". After that, a middling attempt at an alien abduction story, "Trek"-style in "Schisms". We mostly end up talking about cake. Also this week: bad Scotty impressions, a 90s drink tangent, and probably failing to woo a sponsor. Timestamps: synopses: 0:43; Relics: 2:52; Schisms: 39:17 The holodeck lends a hand a bit too well this wee… The holodeck lends a hand a bit too well this week in both episodes of TNG, but that's honestly a tenuous connection at best. First up: the powers that be get another TOS alumnus to appear, as Mister Scott beams aboard in "Relics". After that, a middling attempt at an alien abduction story, "Trek"-style in "Schisms". We mostly end up talking about cake. Also this week: bad Scotty impressions, a 90s drink tangent, and probably failing to woo a sponsor. Timestamps: synopses: 0:43; Relics: 2:52; Schisms: 39:17 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/571255548 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-118-nonsense-endings 01:04:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes It was hard to muster any enthusiasm this week on SSHB. First up, a Barclay appearance is wasted on a meh episode with a bizarre ending in "Realm of Fear". After that, the show lazily puts Troi through the wringer in predictable, sexist ways before resolving it with a moronic ending in "Man of the People". Also this week: Jake zoned out, never ask Dr. Internet, and literally writing by committee. Timestamps: synopses: 2:02; Realm of Fear: 16:34; Man of the People: 35:27 It was hard to muster any enthusiasm this week on… It was hard to muster any enthusiasm this week on SSHB. First up, a Barclay appearance is wasted on a meh episode with a bizarre ending in "Realm of Fear". After that, the show lazily puts Troi through the wringer in predictable, sexist ways before resolving it with a moronic ending in "Man of the People". Also this week: Jake zoned out, never ask Dr. Internet, and literally writing by committee. Timestamps: synopses: 2:02; Realm of Fear: 16:34; Man of the People: 35:27 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/567670053 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:21:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-117-back-in-the-day 01:45:01 A Star to Steer Her By yes The past is the place to be - either virtually or actually - on TNG this week! First up, Picard lives the final decades of a long-dead alien world in the fan-favorite "The Inner Light". After that, "Star Trek" goes full "Doctor Who" with paradoxes and historical guest stars in the two-part "Time's Arrow". Also this week: more soup, Jake goes Frisco, and wrapping S.5! Timestamps: synopses: 0:52; The Inner Light: 6:20; Time's Arrow: 34:47; Season 5 wrap up: 1:14:02 The past is the place to be - either virtually or… The past is the place to be - either virtually or actually - on TNG this week! First up, Picard lives the final decades of a long-dead alien world in the fan-favorite "The Inner Light". After that, "Star Trek" goes full "Doctor Who" with paradoxes and historical guest stars in the two-part "Time's Arrow". Also this week: more soup, Jake goes Frisco, and wrapping S.5! Timestamps: synopses: 0:52; The Inner Light: 6:20; Time's Arrow: 34:47; Season 5 wrap up: 1:14:02 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/563739489 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-116-an-enemy-in-need-is-a-fiend-in-deed 01:04:04 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's all about helping foes on TNG this week. First up, what do you do when you get your hands on a lone drone in "I, Borg"? After that: a Romulan experiment goes awry leading to La Forge and Ensign Ro being out of sync with the universe in "The Next Phase". Also this week: we sure are doing a show; how many things can we compare the Borg to; phased state doesn't make a ton of sense. Timestamps: synopses: 2:19; I, Borg: 11:45; The Next Phase: 44:32 It's all about helping foes on TNG this week. Fir… It's all about helping foes on TNG this week. First up, what do you do when you get your hands on a lone drone in "I, Borg"? After that: a Romulan experiment goes awry leading to La Forge and Ensign Ro being out of sync with the universe in "The Next Phase". Also this week: we sure are doing a show; how many things can we compare the Borg to; phased state doesn't make a ton of sense. Timestamps: synopses: 2:19; I, Borg: 11:45; The Next Phase: 44:32 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/559653708 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:03:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-115-and-the-winner-is-nobody 01:00:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes This is the worst pairing we've had in a LONG time, folks. First up, Famke Janssen makes her first appearance opposite Patrick Stewart in the otherwise reprehensible "The Perfect Mate". After that, OH BOY it's a child-focused episode in "Imaginary Friend". Also this week: Chris mispronouncing "Famke", special eggs, and Caitlin's revelation re: men's bathroom habits. Timestamps: synopses: 1:02; The Perfect Mate: 7:43; Imaginary Friend: 30:46 This is the worst pairing we've had in a LONG tim… This is the worst pairing we've had in a LONG time, folks. First up, Famke Janssen makes her first appearance opposite Patrick Stewart in the otherwise reprehensible "The Perfect Mate". After that, OH BOY it's a child-focused episode in "Imaginary Friend". Also this week: Chris mispronouncing "Famke", special eggs, and Caitlin's revelation re: men's bathroom habits. Timestamps: synopses: 1:02; The Perfect Mate: 7:43; Imaginary Friend: 30:46 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/556799211 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:14:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-114-first-doody 01:18:43 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're getting more visitors from the past on TNG again! First up, Wesley Crusher and the rest of the Academy's elite Nova Squadron are in the hot seat after a classmate is killed during maneuvers in "The First Duty". Next, Lwaxana Troi is rushing into a bad marriage even as alien microbes rush to digest and excrete the "Enterprise" in "Cost of Living". Also this week: editorial control, Vulcan acting, and "Harold and Maude". Timestamps: synopses: 3:54; The First Duty: 12:22; Cost of Living: 47:13 We're getting more visitors from the past on TNG … We're getting more visitors from the past on TNG again! First up, Wesley Crusher and the rest of the Academy's elite Nova Squadron are in the hot seat after a classmate is killed during maneuvers in "The First Duty". Next, Lwaxana Troi is rushing into a bad marriage even as alien microbes rush to digest and excrete the "Enterprise" in "Cost of Living". Also this week: editorial control, Vulcan acting, and "Harold and Maude". Timestamps: synopses: 3:54; The First Duty: 12:22; Cost of Living: 47:13 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/553353762 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 10:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-113-sensuous-baritones 01:30:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes We go from very serious to sci-fi romp this week on SSHB! First up: a member of a genderless race falls for Riker and admits she identifies as female, which is seen as an illness on her world, in "The Outcast". After that, it's "Groundhog Day" in space - and predating the movie, in fact - as the "Enterprise" keeps getting sh*tmixed in "Cause and Effect"! Also this week: belated Christmas, Jake bores us with math, and Chris bores us with starship trivia. Content warning: discussion of gay conversion therapy, homophobia, and transphobia. Notes: Grinches can skip Christmas joy by going to 9:25. "Orville" spoilers are at 24:42-26:00 Timestamps: Christmas presents: 2:23; synopses: 9:25; The Outcast: 15:51; Cause and Effect: 52:53 We go from very serious to sci-fi romp this week … We go from very serious to sci-fi romp this week on SSHB! First up: a member of a genderless race falls for Riker and admits she identifies as female, which is seen as an illness on her world, in "The Outcast". After that, it's "Groundhog Day" in space - and predating the movie, in fact - as the "Enterprise" keeps getting sh*tmixed in "Cause and Effect"! Also this week: belated Christmas, Jake bores us with math, and Chris bores us with starship trivia. Content warning: discussion of gay conversion therapy, homophobia, and transphobia. Notes: Grinches can skip Christmas joy by going to 9:25. "Orville" spoilers are at 24:42-26:00 Timestamps: Christmas presents: 2:23; synopses: 9:25; The Outcast: 15:51; Cause and Effect: 52:53 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/550476876 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 10:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-112-weird-science 01:12:47 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a tenuous connection at best this week on SSHB! First up, some unexplained tech has separated consciousnesses from bodies, allowing them to hijack some "Enterprise" crew in "Power Play". After that, it's anything BUT a barrel of laughs for Worf when he loses the ability to walk, but can he get it back thanks to a radical, barely-tested procedure in "Ethics"? Also this week: Doctor Hillary Clinton, Jake explains Scientology (maybe?), and Klingon musical groups. Note: "Star Trek Beyond" spoilers from 14:26-14:59. Also also: this title really wreaks havoc with that whole "i before e except after c" thing, huh? English, man... Timestamps: synopses: 1:27; Power Play: 13:54; Ethics: 37:43 It's a tenuous connection at best this week on SS… It's a tenuous connection at best this week on SSHB! First up, some unexplained tech has separated consciousnesses from bodies, allowing them to hijack some "Enterprise" crew in "Power Play". After that, it's anything BUT a barrel of laughs for Worf when he loses the ability to walk, but can he get it back thanks to a radical, barely-tested procedure in "Ethics"? Also this week: Doctor Hillary Clinton, Jake explains Scientology (maybe?), and Klingon musical groups. Note: "Star Trek Beyond" spoilers from 14:26-14:59. Also also: this title really wreaks havoc with that whole "i before e except after c" thing, huh? English, man... Timestamps: synopses: 1:27; Power Play: 13:54; Ethics: 37:43 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/547583079 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:00:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-111-into-the-unknown 01:12:42 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's time to meet new people and re-meet the old this week on TNG. First up: a self-isolated human colony is in need of outside assistance - and maybe some outside tuchus - in "The Masterpiece Society". After that, an alien weapon strips the "Enterprise" crew of their memories and they have to figure out who they are and what (and who) they were doing in "Conundrum". Also this week: Ames's German is showing, Riker's bearded clap, and Chris kills the momentum. Timestamps: synopses: 1:26; The Masterpiece Society: 7:04; Conundrum: 42:41 It's time to meet new people and re-meet the old … It's time to meet new people and re-meet the old this week on TNG. First up: a self-isolated human colony is in need of outside assistance - and maybe some outside tuchus - in "The Masterpiece Society". After that, an alien weapon strips the "Enterprise" crew of their memories and they have to figure out who they are and what (and who) they were doing in "Conundrum". Also this week: Ames's German is showing, Riker's bearded clap, and Chris kills the momentum. Timestamps: synopses: 1:26; The Masterpiece Society: 7:04; Conundrum: 42:41 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/544174920 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-110-not-brought-to-you-by-anyone 01:04:50 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're stuck with a couple of clunkers this week, folks. First up, it's a crappier version of "The Bonding" when a boy decides he wants to be an android and that blithering idiot Troi agrees in "Hero Worship". After that, the very delicate topic of sexual assault is given a sci-fi twist and absolutely NONE of the delicate nuance or handling it needs in "Violations". Also this week: hitting the brown note, Ghostbusters 2, and sponsors. Content warning: see above. "Violations" is a sexual assault/rape allegory and there's a LOT of talk about it. Timestamps: synopses: 2:00; Hero Worship: 12:00; Violations: 30:26 We're stuck with a couple of clunkers this week, … We're stuck with a couple of clunkers this week, folks. First up, it's a crappier version of "The Bonding" when a boy decides he wants to be an android and that blithering idiot Troi agrees in "Hero Worship". After that, the very delicate topic of sexual assault is given a sci-fi twist and absolutely NONE of the delicate nuance or handling it needs in "Violations". Also this week: hitting the brown note, Ghostbusters 2, and sponsors. Content warning: see above. "Violations" is a sexual assault/rape allegory and there's a LOT of talk about it. Timestamps: synopses: 2:00; Hero Worship: 12:00; Violations: 30:26 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/540512661 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-109-time-makes-fools-of-us-all 01:16:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's all about visitors from other times - literally and figuratively - this week on TNG. First up, Berlinghoff Rasmussen is a temporal tourist with secrets in "A Matter of Time". After that, the worst part of Worf's past is here to stay in "New Ground". Also this week: that's not how that song goes, planet of the Hitlers, and the importance of safe sex. [Note: "First Contact" spoilers from 14:24-14:59] Timestamps: synopses: 0:54; A Matter of Time: 6:22; New Ground: 39:26 It's all about visitors from other times - litera… It's all about visitors from other times - literally and figuratively - this week on TNG. First up, Berlinghoff Rasmussen is a temporal tourist with secrets in "A Matter of Time". After that, the worst part of Worf's past is here to stay in "New Ground". Also this week: that's not how that song goes, planet of the Hitlers, and the importance of safe sex. [Note: "First Contact" spoilers from 14:24-14:59] Timestamps: synopses: 0:54; A Matter of Time: 6:22; New Ground: 39:26 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/536843769 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-108-many-happy-returns 01:18:10 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're getting visitors from the past both recent and and a bit more distant in this week's TNGs. First up, Wesley Crusher comes back from the academy JUST in time to save the ship from a nefarious alien brainwashing plot in "The Game". After that, a two-parter requires two guests in the form of Sarek and Spock in the fan-wankular "Unification" (also Sela is there). Also this week: Chris wants another writer to face justice, something is missing from the dump, and Perrin's special technique. Also also: MINOR "Star Trek Beyond" spoilers from 45:15 - 45:16 and we ruin the plot of "The Faculty" Timestamps: synopses: 1:49; The Game: 13:05; Unification: 36:48 We're getting visitors from the past both recent … We're getting visitors from the past both recent and and a bit more distant in this week's TNGs. First up, Wesley Crusher comes back from the academy JUST in time to save the ship from a nefarious alien brainwashing plot in "The Game". After that, a two-parter requires two guests in the form of Sarek and Spock in the fan-wankular "Unification" (also Sela is there). Also this week: Chris wants another writer to face justice, something is missing from the dump, and Perrin's special technique. Also also: MINOR "Star Trek Beyond" spoilers from 45:15 - 45:16 and we ruin the plot of "The Faculty" Timestamps: synopses: 1:49; The Game: 13:05; Unification: 36:48 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/533526690 Thu, 22 Nov 2018 10:00:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-107-call-the-midworf 01:24:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes This year, your SSHB cast is thankful for usable audio! Yes, something went a little hooey this recording so the track is a bit...rough-sounding, even for us. We've done our best to smooth out the rough edges, but we are aware and sorry that it's a bit funky this week. But what's going on in the shows? Well, first up Data suddenly has old colonist memories again as a relative of one of the long-dead arrives to study a new Crystalline Entity attack in "Silicon Avatar". After that, there's too many plots to keep track of after the "Enterprise" hits a quantum filament in "Disaster". Also this week: Caitlin makes it weird, a subtle sponsorship request, and totally sly recording orders. Also also: yes, this week's title only refers to one episode, which we usually avoid, but tell me YOU could resist "Midworf". Thought so. Timestamps: synopses: 0:27; Silicon Avatar: 12:16; Disaster: 37:07 This year, your SSHB cast is thankful for usable … This year, your SSHB cast is thankful for usable audio! Yes, something went a little hooey this recording so the track is a bit...rough-sounding, even for us. We've done our best to smooth out the rough edges, but we are aware and sorry that it's a bit funky this week. But what's going on in the shows? Well, first up Data suddenly has old colonist memories again as a relative of one of the long-dead arrives to study a new Crystalline Entity attack in "Silicon Avatar". After that, there's too many plots to keep track of after the "Enterprise" hits a quantum filament in "Disaster". Also this week: Caitlin makes it weird, a subtle sponsorship request, and totally sly recording orders. Also also: yes, this week's title only refers to one episode, which we usually avoid, but tell me YOU could resist "Midworf". Thought so. Timestamps: synopses: 0:27; Silicon Avatar: 12:16; Disaster: 37:07 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/530136699 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-106-please-allow-me-to-introduce-myself 01:15:06 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's all kinds of new friends this week on SSHB! First up, the "Enterprise" crew tries to make proper first contact with the heretofore-incomprehensible Tamarians in "Darmok", and things get a bit dangerous when Picard's counterpart decides to force the issue. After that, we meet a new crewmember in the form of the disgraced and titular "Ensign Ro", a Bajoran with a (frankly understandable) chip on her shoulder. Also this week: "Darmok" v. "Midnight", Yar v. Ro, Disney v. your wallet. Also also: some DS9 chatter this week, but spoiler-free. Timestamps: synopses: 1:13; Darmok: 13:53; Ensign Ro: 38:35 It's all kinds of new friends this week on SSHB! … It's all kinds of new friends this week on SSHB! First up, the "Enterprise" crew tries to make proper first contact with the heretofore-incomprehensible Tamarians in "Darmok", and things get a bit dangerous when Picard's counterpart decides to force the issue. After that, we meet a new crewmember in the form of the disgraced and titular "Ensign Ro", a Bajoran with a (frankly understandable) chip on her shoulder. Also this week: "Darmok" v. "Midnight", Yar v. Ro, Disney v. your wallet. Also also: some DS9 chatter this week, but spoiler-free. Timestamps: synopses: 1:13; Darmok: 13:53; Ensign Ro: 38:35 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/526238907 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-105-doppelbanger 01:54:20 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a whopper this week, as for the first time ever SSHB covers both proper "Star Trek" episodes AND a related-but-not-proper-"Trek" thing outside of a Ten Forward! First up, we're wrapping season 4 and starting 5 with the two-part "Redemption"! Seeds have been laid for ages now and they're all sprouting schemes to maneuver the Duras family and their Romulan allies into positions of power! After that: the adult film parody of TNG, only edited for YouTube! How does it stand up without its raison d'être? You'll have to listen to find out! Also this week: too many plots, mixed metaphors, and a blockade that actually makes no sense whatsoever. Timestamps: synopses: 1:08; Redemption: 6:44; porn parody: 1:13:22; Season 4 wrap up: 1:24:23 It's a whopper this week, as for the first time e… It's a whopper this week, as for the first time ever SSHB covers both proper "Star Trek" episodes AND a related-but-not-proper-"Trek" thing outside of a Ten Forward! First up, we're wrapping season 4 and starting 5 with the two-part "Redemption"! Seeds have been laid for ages now and they're all sprouting schemes to maneuver the Duras family and their Romulan allies into positions of power! After that: the adult film parody of TNG, only edited for YouTube! How does it stand up without its raison d'être? You'll have to listen to find out! Also this week: too many plots, mixed metaphors, and a blockade that actually makes no sense whatsoever. Timestamps: synopses: 1:08; Redemption: 6:44; porn parody: 1:13:22; Season 4 wrap up: 1:24:23 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/523017771 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-104-not-a-halloween-episode 01:24:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes We miscalculate in the episode and posit this might be a Halloween show. Too bad we were wrong, because horror lurks within! First, the existential nightmare that is brainwashing in "The Mind's Eye". After that, and even more terrifying, the TNG writers try to write a relationship episode in "In Theory"! Also this week: a deadly introduction, Gargoyles, and sitcom stereotypes. Timestamps: synopses: 1:47; The Mind's Eye: 11:23; In Theory: 45:29 We miscalculate in the episode and posit this mig… We miscalculate in the episode and posit this might be a Halloween show. Too bad we were wrong, because horror lurks within! First, the existential nightmare that is brainwashing in "The Mind's Eye". After that, and even more terrifying, the TNG writers try to write a relationship episode in "In Theory"! Also this week: a deadly introduction, Gargoyles, and sitcom stereotypes. Timestamps: synopses: 1:47; The Mind's Eye: 11:23; In Theory: 45:29 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/519418179 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:00:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-103-brief-romances 01:12:42 A Star to Steer Her By yes No one's love is lasting very long this week on SSHB. In a (believe it or not!) GOOD Lwaxana Troi episode, everyone's least favorite Daughter of the Fifth House falls for a man whose time is running out in "Half a Life". After that, Bev Crusher finds herself in love with a man who can survive death with a fairly major caveat in "The Host". Also this week: doing it live, humanitarian crises, and minor spoilers (no story ones) about how Trill will get retconned in DS9. [cw: discussion of suicide and rape] Timestamps: synopses: 1:56; Half a Life: 8:15; The Host: 41:10 No one's love is lasting very long this week on S… No one's love is lasting very long this week on SSHB. In a (believe it or not!) GOOD Lwaxana Troi episode, everyone's least favorite Daughter of the Fifth House falls for a man whose time is running out in "Half a Life". After that, Bev Crusher finds herself in love with a man who can survive death with a fairly major caveat in "The Host". Also this week: doing it live, humanitarian crises, and minor spoilers (no story ones) about how Trill will get retconned in DS9. [cw: discussion of suicide and rape] Timestamps: synopses: 1:56; Half a Life: 8:15; The Host: 41:10 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/516024447 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:00:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-102-not-a-merry-trial 01:14:40 A Star to Steer Her By yes Let's talk about Mr. Worf. In "Qpid", his dignity is put to the test when the eponymous Q tries to fix Picard's love life with Vash via a Robin Hood fantasy. After that, he gets to lead an investigation in "The Drumhead", but the thrill turns sour as the motives and methods of the Admiral leading the task are called into question. Also this week: a cloudy opening, Robin Hood variants, and the Prime Directive Violation count. Timestamps: synopses: 4:34; Qpid: 12:30; The Drumhead: 39:35 Let's talk about Mr. Worf. In "Qpid", his dignity… Let's talk about Mr. Worf. In "Qpid", his dignity is put to the test when the eponymous Q tries to fix Picard's love life with Vash via a Robin Hood fantasy. After that, he gets to lead an investigation in "The Drumhead", but the thrill turns sour as the motives and methods of the Admiral leading the task are called into question. Also this week: a cloudy opening, Robin Hood variants, and the Prime Directive Violation count. Timestamps: synopses: 4:34; Qpid: 12:30; The Drumhead: 39:35 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/512614974 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-101-come-to-me 01:14:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week, the crew is brought to the adventure instead of finding it! First up, the call of the wild is too strong to resist in "Identity Crisis"! Then, Reg Barclay is given great knowledge by lazy aliens in "The Nth Degree"! Also this week: apologies to Guam, cat hate, and Troi AND Caitlin's types! Timestamps: synopses: 0:35; Identity Crisis: 4:50; The Nth Degree: 33:58 This week, the crew is brought to the adventure i… This week, the crew is brought to the adventure instead of finding it! First up, the call of the wild is too strong to resist in "Identity Crisis"! Then, Reg Barclay is given great knowledge by lazy aliens in "The Nth Degree"! Also this week: apologies to Guam, cat hate, and Troi AND Caitlin's types! Timestamps: synopses: 0:35; Identity Crisis: 4:50; The Nth Degree: 33:58 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/509284623 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:03:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-100-lets-recycle 01:10:03 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's our 100th Episode Spectacular, and to celebrate we're doing what we always do! And so is TNG. Yes, they seem to have gone back to the well of familiar tropes for both offerings this week. First up, the real Leah Brahms shows up to be annoyed at Geordi even as the ship is drained of power by some funky alien stuff in "Galaxy's Child". After that, the ship is...well, getting drained of energy. But this time it's by a weird space anomaly in "Night Terrors"! Also this week: binary, death ravioli, and magic underwear. Timestamps: synopses: 2:30; Galaxy's Child: 15:09; Night Terrors: 39:27 It's our 100th Episode Spectacular, and to celebr… It's our 100th Episode Spectacular, and to celebrate we're doing what we always do! And so is TNG. Yes, they seem to have gone back to the well of familiar tropes for both offerings this week. First up, the real Leah Brahms shows up to be annoyed at Geordi even as the ship is drained of power by some funky alien stuff in "Galaxy's Child". After that, the ship is...well, getting drained of energy. But this time it's by a weird space anomaly in "Night Terrors"! Also this week: binary, death ravioli, and magic underwear. Timestamps: synopses: 2:30; Galaxy's Child: 15:09; Night Terrors: 39:27 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/505785969 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:00:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-99-searching 01:12:35 A Star to Steer Her By yes The hunt is on this week in A Star to Steer Her By! First up, something seems suspicious after the crew is unconscious for supposedly only thirty seconds and Picard goes looking for answers in "Clues". After that, Riker's gone missing on a world on the brink of its first warp flight and he has to be found before local Doctors get all autopsy-happy in "First Contact". Also this week: a premature opening, TV of the 90s, and basic cat anatomy! Timestamps: synopses: 1:38; Clues: 12:04; First Contact: 38:14 The hunt is on this week in A Star to Steer Her B… The hunt is on this week in A Star to Steer Her By! First up, something seems suspicious after the crew is unconscious for supposedly only thirty seconds and Picard goes looking for answers in "Clues". After that, Riker's gone missing on a world on the brink of its first warp flight and he has to be found before local Doctors get all autopsy-happy in "First Contact". Also this week: a premature opening, TV of the 90s, and basic cat anatomy! Timestamps: synopses: 1:38; Clues: 12:04; First Contact: 38:14 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/502418370 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-98-lizard-men-and-a-devil-woman 01:12:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes And here they are! The Ferengi arrived with a whimper and the Borg, while terrific, are a bit too big to be a regular nemesis. But now the Cardassians have come onto the scene in "The Wounded" to become one of the most consequential races of late 24th century "Trek"! O'Brien gets a past and we get a story of war, revenge, and insisting the right thing be done the right way. And then there's "Devil's Due", which feels like a rejected TOS script and sort of was. Kind of. You'll see. Also this week: the obvious Cardassian joke, Mr. Potato Head, and really wanting to not talk about "Devil's Due"! Timestamps: synopses: 0:46; The Wounded: 9:25; Devil's Due: 40:36 And here they are! The Ferengi arrived with a whi… And here they are! The Ferengi arrived with a whimper and the Borg, while terrific, are a bit too big to be a regular nemesis. But now the Cardassians have come onto the scene in "The Wounded" to become one of the most consequential races of late 24th century "Trek"! O'Brien gets a past and we get a story of war, revenge, and insisting the right thing be done the right way. And then there's "Devil's Due", which feels like a rejected TOS script and sort of was. Kind of. You'll see. Also this week: the obvious Cardassian joke, Mr. Potato Head, and really wanting to not talk about "Devil's Due"! Timestamps: synopses: 0:46; The Wounded: 9:25; Devil's Due: 40:36 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/499158834 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-97-ups-and-downs 01:18:52 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a roller coaster of emotions in this week's SSHB! First up: Troi goes through all five stages of grief at warp 9 when her empathic abilities go kaput in "The Loss". Next, there's all the myriad emotions of relationships, weddings, birth, and getting duped by the GD Romulans in "Data's Day". Also this week: what has Ames seen, Caitlin puts thoughts in your head, and the "Picard" series. Note: we spoil "Solo" in a few-second clip (1:13:50-1:13:58). Also: any songs spoken or sung within should be considered covers and will not be used for commercial purposes so please no one sue. Timestamps: synopses: 0:34; The Loss: 5:28; Data's Day: 36:45 It's a roller coaster of emotions in this week's … It's a roller coaster of emotions in this week's SSHB! First up: Troi goes through all five stages of grief at warp 9 when her empathic abilities go kaput in "The Loss". Next, there's all the myriad emotions of relationships, weddings, birth, and getting duped by the GD Romulans in "Data's Day". Also this week: what has Ames seen, Caitlin puts thoughts in your head, and the "Picard" series. Note: we spoil "Solo" in a few-second clip (1:13:50-1:13:58). Also: any songs spoken or sung within should be considered covers and will not be used for commercial purposes so please no one sue. Timestamps: synopses: 0:34; The Loss: 5:28; Data's Day: 36:45 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/495858189 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-09-tales-from-the-holodeck-ii 01:16:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's SSHB's 2nd anniversary, more-or-less, and in celebration we're bringing you our 2nd fanfic episode featuring figures from 2 major sci-fi franchises! (Harvey Dent would be ALL OVER THIS if he was real). What happens when your stalwarts are forced to bring "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" together into a big, meaty lump of ludicrous? Probably much what you'd expect from us, really... Spoiler Warning: Major "The Last Jedi" spoilers. For real, we ruin basically all of it Timestamps: "The Solo Algorithm" by Ames: 4:19; "The Day the Nerds Stood Still" by Caitlin: 19:31; "Toast and Circuses" by Jake: 29:51; "The Last Program" by Chris: 45:20; post reading banter: 58:09 It's SSHB's 2nd anniversary, more-or-less, and in… It's SSHB's 2nd anniversary, more-or-less, and in celebration we're bringing you our 2nd fanfic episode featuring figures from 2 major sci-fi franchises! (Harvey Dent would be ALL OVER THIS if he was real). What happens when your stalwarts are forced to bring "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" together into a big, meaty lump of ludicrous? Probably much what you'd expect from us, really... Spoiler Warning: Major "The Last Jedi" spoilers. For real, we ruin basically all of it Timestamps: "The Solo Algorithm" by Ames: 4:19; "The Day the Nerds Stood Still" by Caitlin: 19:31; "Toast and Circuses" by Jake: 29:51; "The Last Program" by Chris: 45:20; post reading banter: 58:09 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/492600399 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:00:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-96-so-many-dreams-breakthroughs 01:04:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes Time is creeping up on our heroes in this week's SSHB. First up, Riker apparently loses 16 years and has to cope with all the changes and his own future legend in "Future Imperfect." After that, Wesley Crusher's chance to join all the young dudes and ladies at the Academy has finally arrived in "Final Mission", but the titular jaunt is no game and goes sour when Picard is grievously injured by a proper space oddity, leaving Wes under pressure to solve the mystery and save his commander. Also this week: always expecting Keiko, our favorite fan theory, and NY food snobbery. NOTE: "Discovery" s.1 spoilers within! Timestamps: synopses: 0:46; Future Imperfect: 9:48; Final Mission: 29:49 Time is creeping up on our heroes in this week's … Time is creeping up on our heroes in this week's SSHB. First up, Riker apparently loses 16 years and has to cope with all the changes and his own future legend in "Future Imperfect." After that, Wesley Crusher's chance to join all the young dudes and ladies at the Academy has finally arrived in "Final Mission", but the titular jaunt is no game and goes sour when Picard is grievously injured by a proper space oddity, leaving Wes under pressure to solve the mystery and save his commander. Also this week: always expecting Keiko, our favorite fan theory, and NY food snobbery. NOTE: "Discovery" s.1 spoilers within! Timestamps: synopses: 0:46; Future Imperfect: 9:48; Final Mission: 29:49 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/489320457 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:00:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-95-heretofore-unknown 01:01:03 A Star to Steer Her By yes Secret relatives pop up in both episodes this week on SSHB! First up, the "Enterprise" is visiting the late Tasha Yar's garbage home world and discover she has a garbage sister in "Legacy". After that, Worf finds out he has crappy son but luckily the episode is mostly about awesome Klingon skullduggery in "Reunion". Also this week: Rob Liefeld, Gowron and his eyes, and childhood scientists. Timestamps: synopses: 0:43; Legacy: 7:19; Reunion: 27:53 Secret relatives pop up in both episodes this wee… Secret relatives pop up in both episodes this week on SSHB! First up, the "Enterprise" is visiting the late Tasha Yar's garbage home world and discover she has a garbage sister in "Legacy". After that, Worf finds out he has crappy son but luckily the episode is mostly about awesome Klingon skullduggery in "Reunion". Also this week: Rob Liefeld, Gowron and his eyes, and childhood scientists. Timestamps: synopses: 0:43; Legacy: 7:19; Reunion: 27:53 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/486200181 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:00:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-94-knowing-me-knowing-you 00:53:07 A Star to Steer Her By yes There are existential crises a-plenty in SSHB this week! First up, a human raised by aliens tries to understand who he is and wants to be in "Suddenly Human". After that, Beverly Crusher questions her understanding of reality itself in "Remember Me"! Also this week: the Livingston question, more information about a middling 90s sitcom than anyone needed or wanted, and John Candy movies. Timestamps: synopses: 0:53; Suddenly Human: 6:38; Remember Me: 32:24 There are existential crises a-plenty in SSHB thi… There are existential crises a-plenty in SSHB this week! First up, a human raised by aliens tries to understand who he is and wants to be in "Suddenly Human". After that, Beverly Crusher questions her understanding of reality itself in "Remember Me"! Also this week: the Livingston question, more information about a middling 90s sitcom than anyone needed or wanted, and John Candy movies. Timestamps: synopses: 0:53; Suddenly Human: 6:38; Remember Me: 32:24 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/483185538 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:33:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-93-sibling-rivalries 01:21:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a big week for siblings on SSHB. and they really can be a pain. First up, Picard goes home to the most British village in France to visit his Luddite brother in "Family". Then it's a Soong family reunion as Data and Lore drop in to meet their maker in "Brothers". Also this week: Caitlin gives us her thoughts on "Best of Both Worlds", varying name pronunciation, and password security. Timestamps: synopses: 0:37; catching Caitlin up: 5:00; Family: 11:42; Brothers: 39:24; Caitlin's present from Mr. Mobile: 1:12:19 It's a big week for siblings on SSHB. and they re… It's a big week for siblings on SSHB. and they really can be a pain. First up, Picard goes home to the most British village in France to visit his Luddite brother in "Family". Then it's a Soong family reunion as Data and Lore drop in to meet their maker in "Brothers". Also this week: Caitlin gives us her thoughts on "Best of Both Worlds", varying name pronunciation, and password security. Timestamps: synopses: 0:37; catching Caitlin up: 5:00; Family: 11:42; Brothers: 39:24; Caitlin's present from Mr. Mobile: 1:12:19 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/479995236 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-92-we-got-a-geordie-roll 01:40:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're joined by a very special guest this week to cover one of the most famous TV cliffhangers of all time, and certainly the most famous of the "Trek" 2-parters, "The Best of Both Worlds"! Michael Fisher, themrmobile himself, joins us as we chat all things Borg, assimilation, and decades-old candy! Also this week: don't wake daddy, the deflector dish is magic, and mild "First Contact" spoilers. Timestamps: synopses: 1:44; The Best of Both Worlds: 7:46; Season 3 wrap up: 1:07:47; Gifts from Mr. Mobile: 1:20:38 We're joined by a very special guest this week to… We're joined by a very special guest this week to cover one of the most famous TV cliffhangers of all time, and certainly the most famous of the "Trek" 2-parters, "The Best of Both Worlds"! Michael Fisher, themrmobile himself, joins us as we chat all things Borg, assimilation, and decades-old candy! Also this week: don't wake daddy, the deflector dish is magic, and mild "First Contact" spoilers. Timestamps: synopses: 1:44; The Best of Both Worlds: 7:46; Season 3 wrap up: 1:07:47; Gifts from Mr. Mobile: 1:20:38 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/476835519 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-91-menage-a-trek 01:13:57 A Star to Steer Her By yes For the first time since TAS we're hitting three episodes of "Star Trek"! This time, an old face returns to remind us that no one is immune from the ravages of time in "Sarek". After that, a Ferengi has eyes only for Lwaxana Troi but kidnaps her, Deanna, AND Riker for some reason in "Menage a Troi". Lastly, in an episode so bad we barely discuss it, that's not how evolution works but it does in "Transfigurations". Also this week: a question of coffee ownership, Mr. Homn's berry skills, and sex & violins. Timestamps: synopses: 2:01; Sarek: 10:47; Menage a Troi: 36:14; Transfigurations: 50:05 For the first time since TAS we're hitting three … For the first time since TAS we're hitting three episodes of "Star Trek"! This time, an old face returns to remind us that no one is immune from the ravages of time in "Sarek". After that, a Ferengi has eyes only for Lwaxana Troi but kidnaps her, Deanna, AND Riker for some reason in "Menage a Troi". Lastly, in an episode so bad we barely discuss it, that's not how evolution works but it does in "Transfigurations". Also this week: a question of coffee ownership, Mr. Homn's berry skills, and sex & violins. Timestamps: synopses: 2:01; Sarek: 10:47; Menage a Troi: 36:14; Transfigurations: 50:05 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/473683215 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-90-im-a-loser-baby 01:25:33 A Star to Steer Her By yes TNG is introducing us to two different men who are bad with people and compensate in different ways! First up, meet Reginald Barclay, a man with social anxiety so severe he mostly hides in the holodeck in "Hollow Pursuits". After that, Data is kidnapped by Kivas Fajo, a crooked collector of rare items who uses them to make up for his lack of any redeeming qualities in "The Most Toys"! Also this week: figuring out how Reg survived the Academy, Kivas's plan comes together, and the truth of the Eugenics Wars! [content warning: very brief discussion of a real-life suicide] Timestamps: synopses: 3:05; Hollow Pursuits: 10:42; The Most Toys: 42:59 TNG is introducing us to two different men who ar… TNG is introducing us to two different men who are bad with people and compensate in different ways! First up, meet Reginald Barclay, a man with social anxiety so severe he mostly hides in the holodeck in "Hollow Pursuits". After that, Data is kidnapped by Kivas Fajo, a crooked collector of rare items who uses them to make up for his lack of any redeeming qualities in "The Most Toys"! Also this week: figuring out how Reg survived the Academy, Kivas's plan comes together, and the truth of the Eugenics Wars! [content warning: very brief discussion of a real-life suicide] Timestamps: synopses: 3:05; Hollow Pursuits: 10:42; The Most Toys: 42:59 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/470500212 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:00:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-89-hopeless-romantics 01:20:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes Love is in the air in this week's episodes! First up, Picard is compelled to take a vacation and falls for first-draft River Song in "Captain's Holiday". After that, a Federation First Contact specialist becomes the heart of the one being he can feel good around in "Tin Man"! Also this week: Picard's bulge interrupts the intro, figuring out what the rest of the fleet does, and some light World Cup chat! Timestamps: synopses: 0:46; Captain's Holiday: 9:24; Tin Man: 40:35 Love is in the air in this week's episodes! First… Love is in the air in this week's episodes! First up, Picard is compelled to take a vacation and falls for first-draft River Song in "Captain's Holiday". After that, a Federation First Contact specialist becomes the heart of the one being he can feel good around in "Tin Man"! Also this week: Picard's bulge interrupts the intro, figuring out what the rest of the fleet does, and some light World Cup chat! Timestamps: synopses: 0:46; Captain's Holiday: 9:24; Tin Man: 40:35 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/467464437 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-88-loyalties 01:01:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes Loyalties are tested this week in TNG. First up, Worf holds fast to Klingon tradition as he faces its legal system as a true Klingon should in "Sins of the Father". After that, Picard wakes up in a mysterious prison and gains the trust of his cellmates, even as his doppelgänger tests the faith of the "Enterprise" crew in "Allegiance". Also this week: Klingon record-keeping, a fish in a hat, and Chingy. [note: spoilers for "The Twilight Zone" 44:39-47:42] Timestamps: synopses: 1:29; Sins of the Father: 10:20; Allegiance: 40:06 Loyalties are tested this week in TNG. First up, … Loyalties are tested this week in TNG. First up, Worf holds fast to Klingon tradition as he faces its legal system as a true Klingon should in "Sins of the Father". After that, Picard wakes up in a mysterious prison and gains the trust of his cellmates, even as his doppelgänger tests the faith of the "Enterprise" crew in "Allegiance". Also this week: Klingon record-keeping, a fish in a hat, and Chingy. [note: spoilers for "The Twilight Zone" 44:39-47:42] Timestamps: synopses: 1:29; Sins of the Father: 10:20; Allegiance: 40:06 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/464453625 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:00:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-87-alternate-versions 01:21:19 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everything is familiar but a bit...OFF in this week's SSHB! First up, the "Enterprise"-C drops in from the past to say hello, changing the timeline and everything we know about the "Enterprise"-D crew in "Yesterday's Enterprise"! After that, it's Data 2.0 as the ship's second officer makes a better him in "The Offspring." Also this week: rocky ships, naked molerats, and taking responsibility for the darkest timeline... Timestamps: synopses: 3:36; Yesterday's Enterprise: 12:10; The Offspring: 45:37 Everything is familiar but a bit...OFF in this we… Everything is familiar but a bit...OFF in this week's SSHB! First up, the "Enterprise"-C drops in from the past to say hello, changing the timeline and everything we know about the "Enterprise"-D crew in "Yesterday's Enterprise"! After that, it's Data 2.0 as the ship's second officer makes a better him in "The Offspring." Also this week: rocky ships, naked molerats, and taking responsibility for the darkest timeline... Timestamps: synopses: 3:36; Yesterday's Enterprise: 12:10; The Offspring: 45:37 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/461243331 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-86-a-full-butt 01:06:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's visits going wrong this week on SSHB! First up, a depowered Q tries to make himself useful to Picard and company during a crisis in "Deja Q". After that, Riker is accused of murder most foul following a trip to a science station that ended just about as poorly as it possibly could in "A Matter of Perspective". Also this week: white people trying to understand appropriation, everyone's favorite screencap, and a tease for a future project! Timestamps: synopses: 2:20; Deja Q: 10:05; A Matter of Perspective: 37:08; Mashup fanfic announcement: 1:00:20 It's visits going wrong this week on SSHB! First … It's visits going wrong this week on SSHB! First up, a depowered Q tries to make himself useful to Picard and company during a crisis in "Deja Q". After that, Riker is accused of murder most foul following a trip to a science station that ended just about as poorly as it possibly could in "A Matter of Perspective". Also this week: white people trying to understand appropriation, everyone's favorite screencap, and a tease for a future project! Timestamps: synopses: 2:20; Deja Q: 10:05; A Matter of Perspective: 37:08; Mashup fanfic announcement: 1:00:20 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/458077557 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:00:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-85-ramblown-opportunity 01:07:20 A Star to Steer Her By yes Internal strife and allegories abound this week on SSHB! First up, “Star Trek” does its own take on “Rambo” in “The Hunted”. After that, an attempt to do “The Troubles” but in space falls short when one side is made obviously far more sympathetic than the other in "The High Ground". Also this week: anti-mustache bias, Margaret Thatcher, and a long rant on real-world politics. Timestamps: synopses: 1:42; The Hunted: 12:38; The High Ground: 34:21 Internal strife and allegories abound this week o… Internal strife and allegories abound this week on SSHB! First up, “Star Trek” does its own take on “Rambo” in “The Hunted”. After that, an attempt to do “The Troubles” but in space falls short when one side is made obviously far more sympathetic than the other in "The High Ground". Also this week: anti-mustache bias, Margaret Thatcher, and a long rant on real-world politics. Timestamps: synopses: 1:42; The Hunted: 12:38; The High Ground: 34:21 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/454893117 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:00:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-84-secret-identities 01:08:35 A Star to Steer Her By yes No one is quite who they seem in this week’s SSHB. First up: a seemingly-normal servant girl has a secret grudge and secret powers in “The Vengeance Factor”. After that, can a Romulan offering the Federation information to avert war be trusted in “The Defector”? Also this week: bad ergonomics, the incredibly lengthy reign of Elizabeth II, and Vulcan Data. Warning: “Discovery” spoilers from 44:22 to 45:20. Timestamps: synopses: 1:08; The Vengeance Factor: 8:30; The Defector: 38:35 No one is quite who they seem in this week’s SSHB… No one is quite who they seem in this week’s SSHB. First up: a seemingly-normal servant girl has a secret grudge and secret powers in “The Vengeance Factor”. After that, can a Romulan offering the Federation information to avert war be trusted in “The Defector”? Also this week: bad ergonomics, the incredibly lengthy reign of Elizabeth II, and Vulcan Data. Warning: “Discovery” spoilers from 44:22 to 45:20. Timestamps: synopses: 1:08; The Vengeance Factor: 8:30; The Defector: 38:35 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/451713357 Thu, 31 May 2018 13:07:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-08-solo-a-star-wars-story 01:40:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes Here we go again! The House of Mouse has churned out their fourth “Star Wars” outing since buying the franchise from George “Darth Plaid” Lucas, and it seems to have been a fairly bad speedbump in their stewardship. With a well-covered change of directors, extensive reshoots, and VERY delayed marketing campaign, your stalwarts were going into this one very wary. What did we think of the origins – both literal and figurative – of Han Solo? Join us to find out! Also this week: a big hello, failing women and POCs, and the prequels. WARNING: assume if it’s “Star Wars” we’re going to spoil it. Seriously, even the TV shows this time. Here we go again! The House of Mouse has churned … Here we go again! The House of Mouse has churned out their fourth “Star Wars” outing since buying the franchise from George “Darth Plaid” Lucas, and it seems to have been a fairly bad speedbump in their stewardship. With a well-covered change of directors, extensive reshoots, and VERY delayed marketing campaign, your stalwarts were going into this one very wary. What did we think of the origins – both literal and figurative – of Han Solo? Join us to find out! Also this week: a big hello, failing women and POCs, and the prequels. WARNING: assume if it’s “Star Wars” we’re going to spoil it. Seriously, even the TV shows this time. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/448460091 Thu, 24 May 2018 10:17:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-82-fair-trade 01:05:02 A Star to Steer Her By yes It’s all about what people want in this week’s TNG episodes. First up: Geordi just wants a Romulan to work with him so they both can survive while Crusher wants Worf to help a different Romulan survive in “The Enemy”. After that, everyone (ok, four governments) wants rights to a recently-discovered wormhole even as a negotiator tries to worm his whole self into Deanna’s affections in “The Price”. Also this week: a special opening, crappy titles, and Wesley comparisons. Timestamps: synopses: 0:49; The Enemy: 11:38; The Price: 27:59 It’s all about what people want in this week’s TN… It’s all about what people want in this week’s TNG episodes. First up: Geordi just wants a Romulan to work with him so they both can survive while Crusher wants Worf to help a different Romulan survive in “The Enemy”. After that, everyone (ok, four governments) wants rights to a recently-discovered wormhole even as a negotiator tries to worm his whole self into Deanna’s affections in “The Price”. Also this week: a special opening, crappy titles, and Wesley comparisons. Timestamps: synopses: 0:49; The Enemy: 11:38; The Price: 27:59 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/445272084 Thu, 17 May 2018 10:45:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-82-from-memory 01:08:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week we have constructed phantasms haunting the “Enterprise”. First up, a mysterious force conjures the spectre of a lost crewmember and haunts her son in “The Bonding”. After that, the computer creates a facsimile of one of the “Galaxy” class’s designers in “Booby Trap”. Also this week: so many ancient wars, how Jake met Ames, and how to bang a computer. (note: original “Mass Effect” trilogy spoilers from 40:00 to about 40:01) Timestamps: synopses: 3:34; The Bonding: 10:23; Booby Trap: 32:01 This week we have constructed phantasms haunting … This week we have constructed phantasms haunting the “Enterprise”. First up, a mysterious force conjures the spectre of a lost crewmember and haunts her son in “The Bonding”. After that, the computer creates a facsimile of one of the “Galaxy” class’s designers in “Booby Trap”. Also this week: so many ancient wars, how Jake met Ames, and how to bang a computer. (note: original “Mass Effect” trilogy spoilers from 40:00 to about 40:01) Timestamps: synopses: 3:34; The Bonding: 10:23; Booby Trap: 32:01 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/442015752 Thu, 10 May 2018 10:08:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-81-widowers-and-kidnappings 01:07:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week on SSHB, it’s all lost spouses and kidnapping via the transporter! First up: the mystery of how a single house and small square of grass remains on an otherwise-decimated world in “The Survivors”. After that: your stalwarts are seriously divided for the first time in a while over the quality of an episode with “Who Watches the Watchers”! Also this week: Jim Carrey movies, “Alien” vs. “Aliens”, and nudity (and near-nudity) in “Trek”. (note: minor “Discovery” spoilers from 59:19-59:33) Timestamps: synopses: 2:26; The Survivors: 8:58; Who Watches the Watchers: 35:42 This week on SSHB, it’s all lost spouses and kidn… This week on SSHB, it’s all lost spouses and kidnapping via the transporter! First up: the mystery of how a single house and small square of grass remains on an otherwise-decimated world in “The Survivors”. After that: your stalwarts are seriously divided for the first time in a while over the quality of an episode with “Who Watches the Watchers”! Also this week: Jim Carrey movies, “Alien” vs. “Aliens”, and nudity (and near-nudity) in “Trek”. (note: minor “Discovery” spoilers from 59:19-59:33) Timestamps: synopses: 2:26; The Survivors: 8:58; Who Watches the Watchers: 35:42 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/438720915 Thu, 03 May 2018 10:08:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-80-everyones-multiplying 01:07:26 A Star to Steer Her By yes Season 3 begins! First up, two experiments collide and it almost spells disaster for one of them - and the "Enterprise" - in "Evolution"! After that, Data and Picard each have to try negotiating with different brands of stubborn nitwits in "The Ensigns of Command". Also this week: shades of TOS, new uniform chat, and Wil Wheaton movies. Note: audio from "Evolution" cut scenes used under fair use - criticism purposes Timestamps: synopses: 0:46; Evolution: 6:01; The Ensigns of Command: 38:14 Season 3 begins! First up, two experiments collid… Season 3 begins! First up, two experiments collide and it almost spells disaster for one of them - and the "Enterprise" - in "Evolution"! After that, Data and Picard each have to try negotiating with different brands of stubborn nitwits in "The Ensigns of Command". Also this week: shades of TOS, new uniform chat, and Wil Wheaton movies. Note: audio from "Evolution" cut scenes used under fair use - criticism purposes Timestamps: synopses: 0:46; Evolution: 6:01; The Ensigns of Command: 38:14 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/435411918 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:19:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-79-pulaskis-last-stand 01:14:24 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a farewell to season 2, spandex, and Doctor Pulaski in this week's SSHB! First up: war games go awry and Data has ennui in "Peak Performance"! Then executive jackassery forced a clip show in the infamous "Shades of Gray". Also this week: the quality of extras, a better alternate title, and s.1 vs s.2! Timestamps: synopses: 1:14; Peak Performance: 7:44; Shades of Gray: 37:08; Season 2 wrap up: 55:17 It's a farewell to season 2, spandex, and Doctor … It's a farewell to season 2, spandex, and Doctor Pulaski in this week's SSHB! First up: war games go awry and Data has ennui in "Peak Performance"! Then executive jackassery forced a clip show in the infamous "Shades of Gray". Also this week: the quality of extras, a better alternate title, and s.1 vs s.2! Timestamps: synopses: 1:14; Peak Performance: 7:44; Shades of Gray: 37:08; Season 2 wrap up: 55:17 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/431992515 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:03:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-78-hungry-like-the-worf 01:04:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes Sometimes finding a common thread between episodes is a challenge, but not this week! Be it Betazoid matriarch in "Manhunt" or Klingon warrior in "The Emissary", everyone is looking for the same thing this week, and the results can’t be shown on network TV. But then everyone has to start talking marriage and ruining the mood. Also this week: Klingon genitals, using Data, and the mystery of the compacting glass! Timestamps: synopses: 1:06; Manhunt: 8:41; The Emissary: 31:19 Sometimes finding a common thread between episode… Sometimes finding a common thread between episodes is a challenge, but not this week! Be it Betazoid matriarch in "Manhunt" or Klingon warrior in "The Emissary", everyone is looking for the same thing this week, and the results can’t be shown on network TV. But then everyone has to start talking marriage and ruining the mood. Also this week: Klingon genitals, using Data, and the mystery of the compacting glass! Timestamps: synopses: 1:06; Manhunt: 8:41; The Emissary: 31:19 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/428579187 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:11:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-07-black-mirror-uss-callister 01:13:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes Due to real life mucking up our scheduling, we were short a stalwart. Rather than press on with the project, we conned a guest into dropping by and taking a look at the "Black Mirror" episode "USS Callister" with us. Also this week: debating dystopia, Sims cruelty, and the madness of Harlan Ellison [note: spoilers for "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream" from 58:23 to 59:04] Due to real life mucking up our scheduling, we we… Due to real life mucking up our scheduling, we were short a stalwart. Rather than press on with the project, we conned a guest into dropping by and taking a look at the "Black Mirror" episode "USS Callister" with us. Also this week: debating dystopia, Sims cruelty, and the madness of Harlan Ellison [note: spoilers for "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream" from 58:23 to 59:04] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/425113464 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:19:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-77-well-that-was-offensive 01:12:50 A Star to Steer Her By yes It’s kind of ableist and pretty anti-Irish, it’s this week’s episodes of “Star Trek: The Next Generation”! First up: the Pakleds are technology thieves that stymie Riker and kidnap Geordie while Picard is off getting his ticker serviced in “Samaritan Snare”. After that, come play Irish stereotype bingo and revel in a horrible conclusion in “Up the Long Ladder.” Also this week: shuttle design griping, cloning conundrums, and a postcredit that is basically all toilets and poop, so you can’t say we didn’t warn you. Timestamps: synopses: 1:44; Samaritan Snare: 7:23; Up the Long Ladder: 33:31 It’s kind of ableist and pretty anti-Irish, it’s … It’s kind of ableist and pretty anti-Irish, it’s this week’s episodes of “Star Trek: The Next Generation”! First up: the Pakleds are technology thieves that stymie Riker and kidnap Geordie while Picard is off getting his ticker serviced in “Samaritan Snare”. After that, come play Irish stereotype bingo and revel in a horrible conclusion in “Up the Long Ladder.” Also this week: shuttle design griping, cloning conundrums, and a postcredit that is basically all toilets and poop, so you can’t say we didn’t warn you. Timestamps: synopses: 1:44; Samaritan Snare: 7:23; Up the Long Ladder: 33:31 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/421774005 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:39:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-76-worst-contact 01:04:07 A Star to Steer Her By yes There’s first contacts all around this week, but neither of them happen in a good way! In “Pen Pals” it only happens because Data blatantly violates the Prime Directive, and in “Q Who” the “Enterprise” is brought face-to-face with the deadly Borg thanks to a certain omnipotent being’s machinations! Also this week: ham radio in space, the mystery of Guinan, and your pets’ favorite podcast! Timestamps: synopses: 0:16; Pen Pals: 2:56; Q Who: 30:11 There’s first contacts all around this week, but … There’s first contacts all around this week, but neither of them happen in a good way! In “Pen Pals” it only happens because Data blatantly violates the Prime Directive, and in “Q Who” the “Enterprise” is brought face-to-face with the deadly Borg thanks to a certain omnipotent being’s machinations! Also this week: ham radio in space, the mystery of Guinan, and your pets’ favorite podcast! Timestamps: synopses: 0:16; Pen Pals: 2:56; Q Who: 30:11 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/417494427 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:12:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-75-two-picards-two-rikers 00:58:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a doppelganger and a counterpart this week on SSHB! First up, executive meddling makes a time-loop tale incomprehensible in "Time Squared", and the spare Picard it has produced seems as confused as the audience about it. After that, Riker's father shows up to reveal that he gets along better with pretty much all of Starfleet than he does his boy in "The Icarus Factor". Also this week: Riker doesn't know what an omelette is, failing the Bechdel test hard, and a correction. Timestamps: synopses: 1:52; Time Squared: 11:45; The Icarus Factor: 29:54 It's a doppelganger and a counterpart this week o… It's a doppelganger and a counterpart this week on SSHB! First up, executive meddling makes a time-loop tale incomprehensible in "Time Squared", and the spare Picard it has produced seems as confused as the audience about it. After that, Riker's father shows up to reveal that he gets along better with pretty much all of Starfleet than he does his boy in "The Icarus Factor". Also this week: Riker doesn't know what an omelette is, failing the Bechdel test hard, and a correction. Timestamps: synopses: 1:52; Time Squared: 11:45; The Icarus Factor: 29:54 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/413981370 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:06:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-74-gateway-to-a-living-hell 01:01:52 A Star to Steer Her By yes Remember when “Measure of a Man” happened last week and things were looking up? Yeah, forget that. This week we’ve got two clunkers in a row, starting with malware and middling Romulans in “Contagion”. After that we’ve got what feels kind of like “A Piece of the Action” with all the joy sucked out of it in “The Royale.” Also this week: old-timey Tonic, schoolyard insults, and Jake has an announcement. Note: spoilers for "AI" in this episode; but it's 17 years old and not very good. Timestamps: synopses: 0:52; Contagion: 7:19; The Royale: 30:07 Remember when “Measure of a Man” happened last we… Remember when “Measure of a Man” happened last week and things were looking up? Yeah, forget that. This week we’ve got two clunkers in a row, starting with malware and middling Romulans in “Contagion”. After that we’ve got what feels kind of like “A Piece of the Action” with all the joy sucked out of it in “The Royale.” Also this week: old-timey Tonic, schoolyard insults, and Jake has an announcement. Note: spoilers for "AI" in this episode; but it's 17 years old and not very good. Timestamps: synopses: 0:52; Contagion: 7:19; The Royale: 30:07 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/410476578 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:11:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-73-guinan-is-better-than-troi 01:04:46 A Star to Steer Her By yes The ship’s bartender is proving herself more useful than the ship’s counselor in this week’s episodes. First up, she helps Picard weave through thorny legal matters when Data’s sentience is called into question in “The Measure of a Man”. Then she’s the only one giving Wes good relationship advice in “The Dauphin”. Also this week: a lot of TOS references, scary Roddenberry, and everyone almost gets some. Timestamps: synopses: 1:18; The Measure of a Man: 5:28; The Dauphin: 37:20 The ship’s bartender is proving herself more usef… The ship’s bartender is proving herself more useful than the ship’s counselor in this week’s episodes. First up, she helps Picard weave through thorny legal matters when Data’s sentience is called into question in “The Measure of a Man”. Then she’s the only one giving Wes good relationship advice in “The Dauphin”. Also this week: a lot of TOS references, scary Roddenberry, and everyone almost gets some. Timestamps: synopses: 1:18; The Measure of a Man: 5:28; The Dauphin: 37:20 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/406966677 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:06:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-72-sickcast 00:55:26 A Star to Steer Her By yes Your hosts were almost all under the weather this week; we’ve cut out as much of the wheezing, coughing, and assorted death as possible, but some artifacts unfortunately remain. But what’s up with the episodes we struggled to bring you? First up: genetic experimentation has caused a rapid-aging disease in “Unnatural Selection”. After that, it’s bring your human to work day in “A Matter of Honor”. Also this week: Guy Fieri goes to flavortown, the nightmarish transporter, and the nature of alliance. Timestamps: synopses: 1:19; Unnatural Selection: 11:44; A Matter of Honor: 33:30 Your hosts were almost all under the weather this… Your hosts were almost all under the weather this week; we’ve cut out as much of the wheezing, coughing, and assorted death as possible, but some artifacts unfortunately remain. But what’s up with the episodes we struggled to bring you? First up: genetic experimentation has caused a rapid-aging disease in “Unnatural Selection”. After that, it’s bring your human to work day in “A Matter of Honor”. Also this week: Guy Fieri goes to flavortown, the nightmarish transporter, and the nature of alliance. Timestamps: synopses: 1:19; Unnatural Selection: 11:44; A Matter of Honor: 33:30 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/403435065 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:08:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-71-magnificent-beards 01:15:18 A Star to Steer Her By yes The facial hair is everywhere this week, and we're not just talking Riker. First up, a peacemaker with a Kenny Loggins vibe has to end an ages-old civil war in "Loud as a Whisper", and then Data meets his "grandpa", who has the beard and overconfidence of an old-timey King, in "The Schizoid Man". Also this week: pistol shrimp, Vulcan acting, and continuity of consciousness. Note: some "The Prestige" spoilers within Timestamps: synopses: 1:11; Loud as a Whisper: 5:40; The Schizoid Man: 32:38 The facial hair is everywhere this week, and we'r… The facial hair is everywhere this week, and we're not just talking Riker. First up, a peacemaker with a Kenny Loggins vibe has to end an ages-old civil war in "Loud as a Whisper", and then Data meets his "grandpa", who has the beard and overconfidence of an old-timey King, in "The Schizoid Man". Also this week: pistol shrimp, Vulcan acting, and continuity of consciousness. Note: some "The Prestige" spoilers within Timestamps: synopses: 1:11; Loud as a Whisper: 5:40; The Schizoid Man: 32:38 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/400611195 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:02:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-70-the-adventure-of-the-charmless-rogue 01:01:04 A Star to Steer Her By yes Data's trying out some things this week on SSHB. First up, he tries his hand at being Sherlock Holmes in "Elementary, Dear Data" before getting both his hands involved in comedy in "The Outrageous Okona". This is technically the B-plot, tho, to a story about the least charismatic Han Solo cosplayer in the galaxy. Also this week: sentience is a snap, Okona and "Okona" try too hard, and Ames's greatest fear. Timestamps: synopses: 3:08; Elementary, Dear Data: 8:42; The Outrageous Okona: 28:55 Data's trying out some things this week on SSHB. … Data's trying out some things this week on SSHB. First up, he tries his hand at being Sherlock Holmes in "Elementary, Dear Data" before getting both his hands involved in comedy in "The Outrageous Okona". This is technically the B-plot, tho, to a story about the least charismatic Han Solo cosplayer in the galaxy. Also this week: sentience is a snap, Okona and "Okona" try too hard, and Ames's greatest fear. Timestamps: synopses: 3:08; Elementary, Dear Data: 8:42; The Outrageous Okona: 28:55 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/396283818 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:10:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-69-experience-points 01:15:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week is all about alien life-forms trying to understand humanity, and neither of them go about it in a way that isn’t terrible! First up, Troi gets impregnated by a mysterious light-being in “The Child”, an episode so bad we mostly talk about how we learned where babies come from. After that, an extraterrestrial face uses the “Enterprise” crew as lab rats in “Where Silence Has Lease”. Also this week: Season 2 changes, the history of Scrooge McDuck, and possibly our longest outro yet. Content warning: nonconsensual impregnation and all that entails. CORRECTION: DONALD DUCK'S SISTER IS NAMED DELLA, NOT DAHLIA Timestamps: synopses: 1:00; The Child: 2:30; Where Silence Has Lease: 38:50 This week is all about alien life-forms trying to… This week is all about alien life-forms trying to understand humanity, and neither of them go about it in a way that isn’t terrible! First up, Troi gets impregnated by a mysterious light-being in “The Child”, an episode so bad we mostly talk about how we learned where babies come from. After that, an extraterrestrial face uses the “Enterprise” crew as lab rats in “Where Silence Has Lease”. Also this week: Season 2 changes, the history of Scrooge McDuck, and possibly our longest outro yet. Content warning: nonconsensual impregnation and all that entails. CORRECTION: DONALD DUCK'S SISTER IS NAMED DELLA, NOT DAHLIA Timestamps: synopses: 1:00; The Child: 2:30; Where Silence Has Lease: 38:50 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/392852769 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:15:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-68-one-plus-one-equals-wrath-of-khan 01:07:33 A Star to Steer Her By yes It’s the end of the infamous first season of TNG, and it sure goes out on a poor note! First up, the B plot of “Coming of Age” comes to its buggy conclusion in “Conspiracy”. Then the Romulans are back but we’re mostly talking to some 20th century dingbats in “The Neutral Zone”! Also this week: traumatizing children, that’s not how adrenaline works, and top/bottom lists! Timestamps: synopses: 2:08; Conspiracy: 8:52; The Neutral Zone: 28:02; Season 1 wrap up: 44:52 It’s the end of the infamous first season of TNG,… It’s the end of the infamous first season of TNG, and it sure goes out on a poor note! First up, the B plot of “Coming of Age” comes to its buggy conclusion in “Conspiracy”. Then the Romulans are back but we’re mostly talking to some 20th century dingbats in “The Neutral Zone”! Also this week: traumatizing children, that’s not how adrenaline works, and top/bottom lists! Timestamps: synopses: 2:08; Conspiracy: 8:52; The Neutral Zone: 28:02; Season 1 wrap up: 44:52 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/388856418 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:05:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-67-au-revoir 01:12:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes It’s all goodbyes in this week’s TNG offerings. First up, we say farewell to a major character in “Skin of Evil”, before Picard parts with past regrets in “We’ll Always Have Paris”. Also this week: the Death Industry, very responsible flirting, and our third guest! Timestamps: synopses: 2:19; Skin of Evil: 10:53; We'll Always Have Paris: 43:24 It’s all goodbyes in this week’s TNG offerings. F… It’s all goodbyes in this week’s TNG offerings. First up, we say farewell to a major character in “Skin of Evil”, before Picard parts with past regrets in “We’ll Always Have Paris”. Also this week: the Death Industry, very responsible flirting, and our third guest! Timestamps: synopses: 2:19; Skin of Evil: 10:53; We'll Always Have Paris: 43:24 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/385412753 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:06:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-66-rikers-stupid-faces 01:07:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes There are skeevy salesmen everywhere this week on “Star Trek: The Next Generation”! First up, an automated pitchman is putting the crew in danger in “The Arsenal of Freedom”. After that, drug dealers posing as physicians have an entire planet in their thrall in “Symbiosis”. Also this week: Grandma Root, a “Wrath of Khan” reunion, and ranting about Reagan. Content warning: brief mention of Tasha’s rape gangs Timestamps: synopses: 2:49; The Arsenal of Freedom: 11:27; Symbiosis: 31:51 There are skeevy salesmen everywhere this week on… There are skeevy salesmen everywhere this week on “Star Trek: The Next Generation”! First up, an automated pitchman is putting the crew in danger in “The Arsenal of Freedom”. After that, drug dealers posing as physicians have an entire planet in their thrall in “Symbiosis”. Also this week: Grandma Root, a “Wrath of Khan” reunion, and ranting about Reagan. Content warning: brief mention of Tasha’s rape gangs Timestamps: synopses: 2:49; The Arsenal of Freedom: 11:27; Symbiosis: 31:51 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/381969197 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:11:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-65-will-someone-please-lock-the-doors 01:27:08 A Star to Steer Her By yes We are learning all sorts of things this week on TNG! First up: we find out that getting into the academy is utterly insane in “Coming of Age.” After that, we get lessons on Klingon culture and more of Worf’s backstory in “Heart of Glory.” But most importantly, we learn that, almost a century and several iterations later, people still don’t lock any doors on the blasted “Enterprise”! Also this week: Federation bureaucrats continue to be awful, literally the Kobayashi Maru, and Ames & Caitlin get to pine after both McCoy AND Data. Timestamps: synopses: 0:42; Coming of Age: 5:02; Heart of Glory: 43:29 We are learning all sorts of things this week on … We are learning all sorts of things this week on TNG! First up: we find out that getting into the academy is utterly insane in “Coming of Age.” After that, we get lessons on Klingon culture and more of Worf’s backstory in “Heart of Glory.” But most importantly, we learn that, almost a century and several iterations later, people still don’t lock any doors on the blasted “Enterprise”! Also this week: Federation bureaucrats continue to be awful, literally the Kobayashi Maru, and Ames & Caitlin get to pine after both McCoy AND Data. Timestamps: synopses: 0:42; Coming of Age: 5:02; Heart of Glory: 43:29 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/378687872 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:32:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-06-the-last-jedi 01:36:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes SPOILERS AHEAD! We take a break from our usual franchise to jump on the “Star Wars” bandwagon and talk “The Last Jedi”! It’s about as divisive amongst your stalwarts as it is general audiences, and we’ve another guest along for the ride to offer their opinion, as well! Also this week: subverting expectations; 15 ½ people, a toothpick, and a canoe; and where the hell is Lando? Seriously, tho, spoilers for the entire “Star Wars” film franchise, not just “Last Jedi”. The only thing that’s safe is the “Clone Wars” series and “Rebels”, as none of us have seen them. [also, yes, Chris realizes he misspelled Ahch-To in the episode, shh] SPOILERS AHEAD! We take a break from our usual fr… SPOILERS AHEAD! We take a break from our usual franchise to jump on the “Star Wars” bandwagon and talk “The Last Jedi”! It’s about as divisive amongst your stalwarts as it is general audiences, and we’ve another guest along for the ride to offer their opinion, as well! Also this week: subverting expectations; 15 ½ people, a toothpick, and a canoe; and where the hell is Lando? Seriously, tho, spoilers for the entire “Star Wars” film franchise, not just “Last Jedi”. The only thing that’s safe is the “Clone Wars” series and “Rebels”, as none of us have seen them. [also, yes, Chris realizes he misspelled Ahch-To in the episode, shh] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/375769679 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:55:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-64-tangential 01:12:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes Hopefully you weren't looking for in-depth "Star Trek" chat from this "Star Trek" podcast, since this week the episodes become jumping-off points for just about anything else. First up, the opening of "When the Bough Breaks" has us talking schooling and old computers, followed by a treatise on farming brought on by "Home Soil". Also this week: cursive and Rick Berman are both pointless, the "Enterprise" help desk, and environmental impact on reproduction. Timestamps: synopses: 0:47; When the Bough Breaks: 10:16; Home Soil: 37:26 Hopefully you weren't looking for in-depth "Star … Hopefully you weren't looking for in-depth "Star Trek" chat from this "Star Trek" podcast, since this week the episodes become jumping-off points for just about anything else. First up, the opening of "When the Bough Breaks" has us talking schooling and old computers, followed by a treatise on farming brought on by "Home Soil". Also this week: cursive and Rick Berman are both pointless, the "Enterprise" help desk, and environmental impact on reproduction. Timestamps: synopses: 0:47; When the Bough Breaks: 10:16; Home Soil: 37:26 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/372537194 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:09:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-63-half-truths 01:18:09 A Star to Steer Her By yes ’Twas the cast before Christmas, and I’m not gonna lie: we’d not considered when this was coming out, so there’s nothing holiday themed in it and the meter just fell to pieces. What we do have is a bunch of people playing their cards close to their chest. First up, the Binars are supposedly aboard the “Enterprise” to do some software updates, but have other plans churning in their weird little heads in "11001001." After that, "Too Short A Season" sees Admiral Jameson brought aboard to help negotiate a hostage crisis on a world he visited some four decades before…but what happened last time he was there? Also this week: weird home skin remedies, manopause, and a trip down memory lane to “The Search for Spock.” Content warning: brief mention of Tasha’s rape gangs. It’s been a while, at least. Timestamps: synopses: 0:42; 11001001: 13:06; Too Short a Season: 43:58 ’Twas the cast before Christmas, and I’m not gonn… ’Twas the cast before Christmas, and I’m not gonna lie: we’d not considered when this was coming out, so there’s nothing holiday themed in it and the meter just fell to pieces. What we do have is a bunch of people playing their cards close to their chest. First up, the Binars are supposedly aboard the “Enterprise” to do some software updates, but have other plans churning in their weird little heads in "11001001." After that, "Too Short A Season" sees Admiral Jameson brought aboard to help negotiate a hostage crisis on a world he visited some four decades before…but what happened last time he was there? Also this week: weird home skin remedies, manopause, and a trip down memory lane to “The Search for Spock.” Content warning: brief mention of Tasha’s rape gangs. It’s been a while, at least. Timestamps: synopses: 0:42; 11001001: 13:06; Too Short a Season: 43:58 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/369389843 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:08:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-62-gesundheit 01:27:46 A Star to Steer Her By yes There is entirely too much sneezing in this week's batch of episodes, with Data playing at humanity and Worf reminding us of failed sitcoms long past. First up: TNG goes full evil twin as Data meets some of the family in "Datalore". After that...well, there's about 17 plots going on, but the main one is looking for some lost spacemen on a world where women are ostensibly in charge in "Angel One". Also this week: android tuchus, mansplaining, and two rants. Timestamps: synopses: 1:25; a pizza delivery rant from Jake: 8:46; Datalore: 19:45; Angel One: 50:33 There is entirely too much sneezing in this week'… There is entirely too much sneezing in this week's batch of episodes, with Data playing at humanity and Worf reminding us of failed sitcoms long past. First up: TNG goes full evil twin as Data meets some of the family in "Datalore". After that...well, there's about 17 plots going on, but the main one is looking for some lost spacemen on a world where women are ostensibly in charge in "Angel One". Also this week: android tuchus, mansplaining, and two rants. Timestamps: synopses: 1:25; a pizza delivery rant from Jake: 8:46; Datalore: 19:45; Angel One: 50:33 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/366194591 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:25:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-61-dreams-and-illusions 01:06:55 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's all about fantasies this week on SSHB. First up: it turns out Troi has an arranged marriage, but her husband-to-be is disappointed she's not the literal woman of his dreams in "Haven." After that, Picard is really enthusiastic about his new video game in "The Big Goodbye." Also this week: Picard is the anti-empath, bad Peter Lorre impressions, and rating systems. Timestamps: synopses: 1:13; Haven: 5:13; The Big Goodbye: 37:46 It's all about fantasies this week on SSHB. First… It's all about fantasies this week on SSHB. First up: it turns out Troi has an arranged marriage, but her husband-to-be is disappointed she's not the literal woman of his dreams in "Haven." After that, Picard is really enthusiastic about his new video game in "The Big Goodbye." Also this week: Picard is the anti-empath, bad Peter Lorre impressions, and rating systems. Timestamps: synopses: 1:13; Haven: 5:13; The Big Goodbye: 37:46 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/362911013 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:09:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-60-the-new-antagonists-strike-back 01:09:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes TNG is wasting no time trying its new villains on for size again this week. First up, they take another crack at making the Ferengi seem like a threat when a DaiMon with a score to settle seeks out Picard in "The Battle." After that, Q drops by to harass the "Enterprise" crew again by granting Riker cosmic power in "Hide and Q". Also this week: Argyle's letter scheme, Picard's not there yet, and just how far down do they paint Data? Note: MINOR "Discovery" spoilers this week. As long as you've seen up through episode 4 you're good, though. Timestamps: synopses: 0:50; The Battle: 6:48; Hide and Q: 35:38 TNG is wasting no time trying its new villains on… TNG is wasting no time trying its new villains on for size again this week. First up, they take another crack at making the Ferengi seem like a threat when a DaiMon with a score to settle seeks out Picard in "The Battle." After that, Q drops by to harass the "Enterprise" crew again by granting Riker cosmic power in "Hide and Q". Also this week: Argyle's letter scheme, Picard's not there yet, and just how far down do they paint Data? Note: MINOR "Discovery" spoilers this week. As long as you've seen up through episode 4 you're good, though. Timestamps: synopses: 0:50; The Battle: 6:48; Hide and Q: 35:38 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/359866802 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:17:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-59-brought-to-you-by-the-letter-p 01:20:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's Thanksgiving here in the States, and you know what that means: gathering with friends, family, and loved ones and praying that no one brings up politics, PLEASE, for pity's sake! Well we here at SSHB got in on the action and have brought along our first ever GUEST! We're joined this week by Justus of the MrMobile YouTube channel, who wanted to discuss "Justice," which is a real turkey of an episode! (see what we did there?). But before that, we talk "Lonely Among Us," which...actually, isn't that great, either. Also this week: Sherlock Data, majestic terribleness, and ending on stupid notes. Content warning: guess what? Tasha's rape gangs get mentioned. Again. Save us. Find MrMobile at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOpcUkE-is7u7c4AkLgqTw Timestamps: synopses: 4:25; Lonely Among Us: 14:23; Justice: 34:52 It's Thanksgiving here in the States, and you kno… It's Thanksgiving here in the States, and you know what that means: gathering with friends, family, and loved ones and praying that no one brings up politics, PLEASE, for pity's sake! Well we here at SSHB got in on the action and have brought along our first ever GUEST! We're joined this week by Justus of the MrMobile YouTube channel, who wanted to discuss "Justice," which is a real turkey of an episode! (see what we did there?). But before that, we talk "Lonely Among Us," which...actually, isn't that great, either. Also this week: Sherlock Data, majestic terribleness, and ending on stupid notes. Content warning: guess what? Tasha's rape gangs get mentioned. Again. Save us. Find MrMobile at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOpcUkE-is7u7c4AkLgqTw Timestamps: synopses: 4:25; Lonely Among Us: 14:23; Justice: 34:52 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/356561030 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:17:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-58-frog-men-and-a-con-man 01:08:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a "first appearances" week on SSHB! First up, the Ferengi step out of the foreshadows in "The Last Outpost," and oh boy they are NOT exactly the cool new enemies they were made out to be. After that, we first meet The Traveler in the guise of the assistant to warp propulsion "expert" Kosinski, who claims his incomprehensible equations can upgrade the warp efficiency of the "Enterprise" in "Where No One Has Gone Before." Things don't go great. And then they get worse when Wesley gets a job on the bridge. Also this week: even "Enterprise"-D security is shoddy, everyone's favorite TNG character, and Wesley's obvious lack of friends. Content warning: Yar's rape gangs make another appearance, and we discuss some real-world sexual harassment that happened during TNG's production Timestamps: synopses: 0:53; The Last Outpost: 8:22; Where No One Has Gone Before: 35:45 It's a "first appearances" week on SSHB! First up… It's a "first appearances" week on SSHB! First up, the Ferengi step out of the foreshadows in "The Last Outpost," and oh boy they are NOT exactly the cool new enemies they were made out to be. After that, we first meet The Traveler in the guise of the assistant to warp propulsion "expert" Kosinski, who claims his incomprehensible equations can upgrade the warp efficiency of the "Enterprise" in "Where No One Has Gone Before." Things don't go great. And then they get worse when Wesley gets a job on the bridge. Also this week: even "Enterprise"-D security is shoddy, everyone's favorite TNG character, and Wesley's obvious lack of friends. Content warning: Yar's rape gangs make another appearance, and we discuss some real-world sexual harassment that happened during TNG's production Timestamps: synopses: 0:53; The Last Outpost: 8:22; Where No One Has Gone Before: 35:45 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/353273591 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:10:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-57-back-to-the-60s 01:21:25 A Star to Steer Her By yes After "Encounter at Farpoint" established the new world of TNG, things take a decidedly unoriginal step backwards this week. "The Naked Now" is a sequel/rehash of the TOS classic "The Naked Time," only without any of the fun and lazier writing. After that, Tasha Yar is kidnapped by a man who would make her his bride in the deeply uncomfortable "Code of Honor," which also has shades of "Amok Time" and any of the TOS resource plots. Also this week: Riley v. Wesley, Data's workings, and toxic fandom. Content warning: the first of what will unfortunately be several episodes wherein Yar mentions the "rape gangs" on her homeworld. Timestamps: synopses: 1:22; The Naked Now: 5:42; Code of Honor: 32:56 After "Encounter at Farpoint" established the new… After "Encounter at Farpoint" established the new world of TNG, things take a decidedly unoriginal step backwards this week. "The Naked Now" is a sequel/rehash of the TOS classic "The Naked Time," only without any of the fun and lazier writing. After that, Tasha Yar is kidnapped by a man who would make her his bride in the deeply uncomfortable "Code of Honor," which also has shades of "Amok Time" and any of the TOS resource plots. Also this week: Riley v. Wesley, Data's workings, and toxic fandom. Content warning: the first of what will unfortunately be several episodes wherein Yar mentions the "rape gangs" on her homeworld. Timestamps: synopses: 1:22; The Naked Now: 5:42; Code of Honor: 32:56 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/350064028 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:09:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-56-the-next-iteration 01:05:16 A Star to Steer Her By yes And so we come to the next phase of the program, as we hit TNG and its first episode, "Encounter at Farpoint"! The groundwork for what will become, for many, the most beloved "Trek" series is laid here, as Captain Picard assembles his staff and has his first encounter with the enigmatic Q! The powerful alien has decided to put humanity on trial via a mysterious test, which has something to do with the "Enterprise"-D's inaugural mission to Farpoint Station... Also this week: we try to have a serious discussion about gender, Jake's first outro, and the Watusi. Timestamps: synopses: 1:15; Encounter at Farpoint: 5:07 And so we come to the next phase of the program, … And so we come to the next phase of the program, as we hit TNG and its first episode, "Encounter at Farpoint"! The groundwork for what will become, for many, the most beloved "Trek" series is laid here, as Captain Picard assembles his staff and has his first encounter with the enigmatic Q! The powerful alien has decided to put humanity on trial via a mysterious test, which has something to do with the "Enterprise"-D's inaugural mission to Farpoint Station... Also this week: we try to have a serious discussion about gender, Jake's first outro, and the Watusi. Timestamps: synopses: 1:15; Encounter at Farpoint: 5:07 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348660605 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:11:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-05-galaxy-quest 01:11:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes By Grabthar's hammer...what a movie! It's time for us to talk "Galaxy Quest," the definitive love letter to/paraody of "Star Trek"! Jason Nesmith, the washed-up, Shatner-esque lead of sci-fi series "Galaxy Quest" is unwittingly tasked by actual aliens who have based their entire society on his series to save their species from a genocidal alien warlord. He ropes his former castmates in, but they soon find that there's rather a big difference between playing and being space heroes. Boasting an impressive cast and a damn-near perfect script, "Galaxy Quest" has become a must-see for any "Trek" fan. Also this week: whitewashing, original cast and crew, and the importance of fandom. By Grabthar's hammer...what a movie! It's time fo… By Grabthar's hammer...what a movie! It's time for us to talk "Galaxy Quest," the definitive love letter to/paraody of "Star Trek"! Jason Nesmith, the washed-up, Shatner-esque lead of sci-fi series "Galaxy Quest" is unwittingly tasked by actual aliens who have based their entire society on his series to save their species from a genocidal alien warlord. He ropes his former castmates in, but they soon find that there's rather a big difference between playing and being space heroes. Boasting an impressive cast and a damn-near perfect script, "Galaxy Quest" has become a must-see for any "Trek" fan. Also this week: whitewashing, original cast and crew, and the importance of fandom. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347599539 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:12:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-55-pithy-shakespeare-quote-title 01:27:10 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the end of an era, as "Trek" wraps the last collective outing of the TOS crew and the Klingon/Cold War metaphor all at once in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country." The Klingon Empire is about to collapse, and a hasty peace summit is arranged. But old habits die hard, and folks on both sides of the aisle are terrified of what peace may mean... Also this week: Chancellor Gherkin, racism everywhere, and geKNEEtals. [content warning: discussion of the non-consensual mind meld/assault] It's the end of an era, as "Trek" wraps the last … It's the end of an era, as "Trek" wraps the last collective outing of the TOS crew and the Klingon/Cold War metaphor all at once in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country." The Klingon Empire is about to collapse, and a hasty peace summit is arranged. But old habits die hard, and folks on both sides of the aisle are terrified of what peace may mean... Also this week: Chancellor Gherkin, racism everywhere, and geKNEEtals. [content warning: discussion of the non-consensual mind meld/assault] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346534118 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:13:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-54-what-does-god-need-with-a-podcast 01:26:14 A Star to Steer Her By yes Gather 'round the campfire and settle in for what has become the most infamous of the TOS "Trek" films: "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier." It's a series of idiotic events as Starfleet decides that a barely-functional "Enterprise"-A should be sent to save hostages from Spock's previously-secret half-brother who eventually reveals he just really wants to meet God. Also this week: marshmellons, trying to fix five, and Chris's favorite story. Gather 'round the campfire and settle in for what… Gather 'round the campfire and settle in for what has become the most infamous of the TOS "Trek" films: "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier." It's a series of idiotic events as Starfleet decides that a barely-functional "Enterprise"-A should be sent to save hostages from Spock's previously-secret half-brother who eventually reveals he just really wants to meet God. Also this week: marshmellons, trying to fix five, and Chris's favorite story. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345457737 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:04:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-53-the-one-with-the-whales 01:25:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes Hello, computer! Order a Michelob and settle in, it's time for "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home"! In a plot that would seem heavy-handed if it weren't so darn fun, Kirk and Co. have to bop back in time to bring some humpback whales to the future to get a mysterious alien probe to stop having a tantrum that could destroy the Earth! Also this week: paradoxes, pigeon murder, and horses becoming tornadoes! Hello, computer! Order a Michelob and settle in, … Hello, computer! Order a Michelob and settle in, it's time for "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home"! In a plot that would seem heavy-handed if it weren't so darn fun, Kirk and Co. have to bop back in time to bring some humpback whales to the future to get a mysterious alien probe to stop having a tantrum that could destroy the Earth! Also this week: paradoxes, pigeon murder, and horses becoming tornadoes! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344396813 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:07:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-04-discovery-premier 01:08:45 A Star to Steer Her By yes "Star Trek" is back! Well, maybe it is, depending on your definition. While we won't be covering the whole thing live, we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week to give our first impressions on "The Vulcan Hello" and "Battle at the Binary Stars"! Spoilers everywhere, as we're assuming you've watched them. If not, please come back as soon as you have! Also this week: new (regrettable) streaming platforms, new Vulcan BS, and new Klingons! [note: if you don't want to listen to us moan about CBS All-Access, that bit goes from 2:55 to 9:21] "Star Trek" is back! Well, maybe it is, depending… "Star Trek" is back! Well, maybe it is, depending on your definition. While we won't be covering the whole thing live, we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week to give our first impressions on "The Vulcan Hello" and "Battle at the Binary Stars"! Spoilers everywhere, as we're assuming you've watched them. If not, please come back as soon as you have! Also this week: new (regrettable) streaming platforms, new Vulcan BS, and new Klingons! [note: if you don't want to listen to us moan about CBS All-Access, that bit goes from 2:55 to 9:21] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343360354 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:07:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-52-spocks-marbles 01:17:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes Brain and brain what is brain?! Well, this time it's gone from physical media to digital downloads, as Spock has made Bones into an unwitting Johnny Mnemonic so Paramount can undo the end of "Khan" in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." Also this week: headcannons, proving Caitlin's fic, and unearned pathos. Brain and brain what is brain?! Well, this time i… Brain and brain what is brain?! Well, this time it's gone from physical media to digital downloads, as Spock has made Bones into an unwitting Johnny Mnemonic so Paramount can undo the end of "Khan" in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." Also this week: headcannons, proving Caitlin's fic, and unearned pathos. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342308378 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:11:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-51-a-tale-of-two-starships 01:29:26 A Star to Steer Her By yes After a bit of a rough start with "TMP," everything came together for "The Wrath of Khan"! Forget the hopeful ending of "Space Seed," everything's gone wrong and Khan is out for Kirk's blood! Oh, and since this is a movie and that wouldn't be enough he happened to find out about the existence of a terraforming device that can also be a doomsday weapon so he figured, okay, I'll take that, as well. Also this week: "Red Dragon," one of our planets is missing, and inane marketing. Also also: spoiling the end of "A Tale of Two Cities." After a bit of a rough start with "TMP," everythi… After a bit of a rough start with "TMP," everything came together for "The Wrath of Khan"! Forget the hopeful ending of "Space Seed," everything's gone wrong and Khan is out for Kirk's blood! Oh, and since this is a movie and that wouldn't be enough he happened to find out about the existence of a terraforming device that can also be a doomsday weapon so he figured, okay, I'll take that, as well. Also this week: "Red Dragon," one of our planets is missing, and inane marketing. Also also: spoiling the end of "A Tale of Two Cities." star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341294637 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:15:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-50-the-return-of-koenig 01:36:03 A Star to Steer Her By yes "The Animated Series" is finally over, time to dive into the films! Unfortunately we have to start with "The Motion Picture," which was brought to you by confused Paramount executives desperate for their own "Star Wars," but turns out more like a dumbed-down "2001" that really, REALLY needed another go in the editing bay. Also this week: terrible uniforms, changing hair, and what could have been. Also also: this episode is the one going up closest to our One Year Anniversary! Thank you to everyone that has been listening, whether you arrived from Episode 1 or only joined us recently! Here's to many more! "The Animated Series" is finally over, time to di… "The Animated Series" is finally over, time to dive into the films! Unfortunately we have to start with "The Motion Picture," which was brought to you by confused Paramount executives desperate for their own "Star Wars," but turns out more like a dumbed-down "2001" that really, REALLY needed another go in the editing bay. Also this week: terrible uniforms, changing hair, and what could have been. Also also: this episode is the one going up closest to our One Year Anniversary! Thank you to everyone that has been listening, whether you arrived from Episode 1 or only joined us recently! Here's to many more! star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340277327 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:01:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-03-futurama-where-no-fan-has-gone-before 00:46:20 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've been talking about it since day one, and here it finally is: the TOS Love Letter episode of "Futurama," featuring almost all the then-surviving members of the cast reprising their roles and more references than you can shake a fing-longer at! Also this week: Frakes' directing, Worf's dandruff, and Ames' reasons. We've been talking about it since day one, and he… We've been talking about it since day one, and here it finally is: the TOS Love Letter episode of "Futurama," featuring almost all the then-surviving members of the cast reprising their roles and more references than you can shake a fing-longer at! Also this week: Frakes' directing, Worf's dandruff, and Ames' reasons. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339273760 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:03:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-49-end-of-side-b 00:45:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's over. Oh, thank goodness, TAS is OVER! Unfortunately we ran out of gas for this blasted show last week, and we can't really muster up any enthusiasm for talk about the racist (but HOW racist?) "How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth" nor the backwards-universe shenanigans of "The Counter-Clock Incident" (in the backwards universe, is TAS good?)We've also got another top and bottom 5! Well..."top" and bottom. Also this week: they'll give anyone an award, who was the audience, and lizard mouth. [Spoiler alert: we've already got a few future episodes in the can for you fine folks, and we get our enthusiasm back right away now that our brief nightmare is over!] Timestamps: synopses: 1:11; How Sharper than a Serpent's Tooth: 3:51; The Counter-clock Incident: 17:10; TAS series wrap up: 22:58 It's over. Oh, thank goodness, TAS is OVER! Unfor… It's over. Oh, thank goodness, TAS is OVER! Unfortunately we ran out of gas for this blasted show last week, and we can't really muster up any enthusiasm for talk about the racist (but HOW racist?) "How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth" nor the backwards-universe shenanigans of "The Counter-Clock Incident" (in the backwards universe, is TAS good?)We've also got another top and bottom 5! Well..."top" and bottom. Also this week: they'll give anyone an award, who was the audience, and lizard mouth. [Spoiler alert: we've already got a few future episodes in the can for you fine folks, and we get our enthusiasm back right away now that our brief nightmare is over!] Timestamps: synopses: 1:11; How Sharper than a Serpent's Tooth: 3:51; The Counter-clock Incident: 17:10; TAS series wrap up: 22:58 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338251137 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:13:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-48-the-tas-home-stretch 00:59:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're so close to the end, but TAS isn't making it easy to get through. First up, the title character of "Bem" is the worst, after which the Romulans are jerks in "The Practical Joker" before the Dramians wrap things up by going full d-bag in "Albatross." Also this week: Catilin discovers Neelix, Ames loves homicidal holodecks, and we're all out of patience for TAS. Timestamps: synopses: 0:38; Bem: 13:43; The Practical Joker: 29:13; Albatross: 42:34 We're so close to the end, but TAS isn't making i… We're so close to the end, but TAS isn't making it easy to get through. First up, the title character of "Bem" is the worst, after which the Romulans are jerks in "The Practical Joker" before the Dramians wrap things up by going full d-bag in "Albatross." Also this week: Catilin discovers Neelix, Ames loves homicidal holodecks, and we're all out of patience for TAS. Timestamps: synopses: 0:38; Bem: 13:43; The Practical Joker: 29:13; Albatross: 42:34 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337269945 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 10:06:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-47-the-incredibly-stupid-journeys 00:54:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes Let's start off with a fun fact: you should be able to narrow down when we recorded this episode to a specific window if you listen carefully to our conversation! Meanwhile, things are feeling kind of familiar as telepathic aliens make a space zoo in "The Eye of the Beholder," after which a bird-brained plan to spark holy war is revealed in "The Jihad." And then we wrap this week with "The Pirates of Orion," a masterwork of acceptableness in TAS's rank world of mediocrity. Also this week: ion pod orgies, Kirk is afraid of confident women, and the insidiousness of the transporter. Timestamps: synopses: 0:56; The Eye of the Beholder: 13:41; The Jihad: 24:50; The Pirates of Orion: 39:47 Let's start off with a fun fact: you should be ab… Let's start off with a fun fact: you should be able to narrow down when we recorded this episode to a specific window if you listen carefully to our conversation! Meanwhile, things are feeling kind of familiar as telepathic aliens make a space zoo in "The Eye of the Beholder," after which a bird-brained plan to spark holy war is revealed in "The Jihad." And then we wrap this week with "The Pirates of Orion," a masterwork of acceptableness in TAS's rank world of mediocrity. Also this week: ion pod orgies, Kirk is afraid of confident women, and the insidiousness of the transporter. Timestamps: synopses: 0:56; The Eye of the Beholder: 13:41; The Jihad: 24:50; The Pirates of Orion: 39:47 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/336071712 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 10:37:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-46-trapped-underwater-with-cats 00:59:21 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's nothing but hard questions this time around from TAS. "The Time Trap" makes us wonder what the devil is up with the "Bonaventure" since we know the first warp ship was Zephram Cochran's. If the elders in "The Ambergris Element" hate land-dwellers, why did the younger citizens try to help Kirk and Spock by making them seapeople as well? And why did "The Slaver Weapon" bother including a psychic since it barely factored in? Also this week: the plural of rhombus, Dad jokes, and improper sandwich storage. [some "Snowpiercer" spoilers this week] Timestamps: synopses: 1:19; The Time Trap: 12:40; The Ambergris Element: 25:57; The Slaver Weapon: 40:11 It's nothing but hard questions this time around … It's nothing but hard questions this time around from TAS. "The Time Trap" makes us wonder what the devil is up with the "Bonaventure" since we know the first warp ship was Zephram Cochran's. If the elders in "The Ambergris Element" hate land-dwellers, why did the younger citizens try to help Kirk and Spock by making them seapeople as well? And why did "The Slaver Weapon" bother including a psychic since it barely factored in? Also this week: the plural of rhombus, Dad jokes, and improper sandwich storage. [some "Snowpiercer" spoilers this week] Timestamps: synopses: 1:19; The Time Trap: 12:40; The Ambergris Element: 25:57; The Slaver Weapon: 40:11 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335053516 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 10:06:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-45-vacation-potion-and-shrinkage 00:49:01 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's double familiarity followed by a mediocre original idea from TAS this week. Kirk and Co. find things are more dangerous than ever on the Shore Leave world in "Once Upon a Planet," before Harry Mudd's latest scam threatens the safety of the "Enterprise" crew yet again in "Mudd's Passion." Then "The Terratin Incident" happens and everyone starts shrinking. No, really. Also this week: cat visits, Vulcan ventriloquism, and ham spray. Timestamps: synopses: 0:32; Once Upon a Planet: 6:24; Mudd's Planet: 16:26; The Terratin Incident: 33:54 It's double familiarity followed by a mediocre or… It's double familiarity followed by a mediocre original idea from TAS this week. Kirk and Co. find things are more dangerous than ever on the Shore Leave world in "Once Upon a Planet," before Harry Mudd's latest scam threatens the safety of the "Enterprise" crew yet again in "Mudd's Passion." Then "The Terratin Incident" happens and everyone starts shrinking. No, really. Also this week: cat visits, Vulcan ventriloquism, and ham spray. Timestamps: synopses: 0:32; Once Upon a Planet: 6:24; Mudd's Planet: 16:26; The Terratin Incident: 33:54 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334003005 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:14:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-44-surviving-infinite-magicks 00:54:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes After things began looking up last week, we take another turn for (mostly) awful again. "The Survivor" is a highlight which your stalwarts generally enjoyed, while "The Infinite Vulcan" was a brave attempt by Walter Koenig himself to write an episode, but that Roddenberry meddling turned into a weird story of hop-heads that we find mostly uninspiring. And then there's "The Magicks of Megas-tu." We end up mostly talking about ANYTHING else... Also this week: lots of tentacles, we give some terrible advice on how to enjoy "Magicks," and Stephen Hawking. Timestamps: synopses: 0:57; The Survivor: 17:49; The Infinite Vulcan: 24:42; The Magicks of Megas-Tu: 33:44 After things began looking up last week, we take … After things began looking up last week, we take another turn for (mostly) awful again. "The Survivor" is a highlight which your stalwarts generally enjoyed, while "The Infinite Vulcan" was a brave attempt by Walter Koenig himself to write an episode, but that Roddenberry meddling turned into a weird story of hop-heads that we find mostly uninspiring. And then there's "The Magicks of Megas-tu." We end up mostly talking about ANYTHING else... Also this week: lots of tentacles, we give some terrible advice on how to enjoy "Magicks," and Stephen Hawking. Timestamps: synopses: 0:57; The Survivor: 17:49; The Infinite Vulcan: 24:42; The Magicks of Megas-Tu: 33:44 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333002936 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:05:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-43-what-is-he-doohan 00:51:46 A Star to Steer Her By yes Things are looking up this week, as at least one of your stalwarts likes EVERY episode this week! Alright, we're not exactly raving about any of them, but this is a vast improvement. We've got what feels like a subtle rehash in "One of Our Planets Is Missing" and an outright sequel in "More Trouble, More Tribbles," bookending "Trek" dipping its toes lightly into a bit of feminism with "The Lorelei Signal." Sort of. Also this week: Jake has florophilia, Ames has hashtags, and we all have fun coming up with Tribble variants. SPOILER WARNING: We give away the twist of "The Prestige." Timestamps: synopses: 1:04; One of Our Planets Is Missing: 8:44; The Lorelei Signal: 19:20; More Trouble, More Tribbles: 34:28 Things are looking up this week, as at least one … Things are looking up this week, as at least one of your stalwarts likes EVERY episode this week! Alright, we're not exactly raving about any of them, but this is a vast improvement. We've got what feels like a subtle rehash in "One of Our Planets Is Missing" and an outright sequel in "More Trouble, More Tribbles," bookending "Trek" dipping its toes lightly into a bit of feminism with "The Lorelei Signal." Sort of. Also this week: Jake has florophilia, Ames has hashtags, and we all have fun coming up with Tribble variants. SPOILER WARNING: We give away the twist of "The Prestige." Timestamps: synopses: 1:04; One of Our Planets Is Missing: 8:44; The Lorelei Signal: 19:20; More Trouble, More Tribbles: 34:28 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331852422 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:46:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-42-the-barely-animated-series 00:58:55 A Star to Steer Her By yes And so the next phase of SSHB begins! Unfortunately we're off to an inauspicious start, as The Animated Series presents us with animation that might actually be WORSE than we were expecting, a plot that was stale by the time TOS ended with "Beyond the Farthest Star," and a time-travel story that makes no sense even by "Trek" standards in "Yesteryear." Also this week: the debut of our CLOSING theme, taken from the same public domain recording of Debussy's "La Mer" by the US Air Force Band that you, too, can find at musopen.org. Timestamps: synopses: 3:13; intro to Filmation: 12:42; Beyond the Farthest Star: 23:47; Yesteryear: 30:50 And so the next phase of SSHB begins! Unfortunate… And so the next phase of SSHB begins! Unfortunately we're off to an inauspicious start, as The Animated Series presents us with animation that might actually be WORSE than we were expecting, a plot that was stale by the time TOS ended with "Beyond the Farthest Star," and a time-travel story that makes no sense even by "Trek" standards in "Yesteryear." Also this week: the debut of our CLOSING theme, taken from the same public domain recording of Debussy's "La Mer" by the US Air Force Band that you, too, can find at musopen.org. Timestamps: synopses: 3:13; intro to Filmation: 12:42; Beyond the Farthest Star: 23:47; Yesteryear: 30:50 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330683492 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:10:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-02-tales-from-the-holodeck-01 01:04:22 A Star to Steer Her By yes In our second Ten Forward, your stalwarts are engaging in the time-honored nerd tradition of fanfiction! We've broken into the House That Gene Built and we're pinching the best stuff inside to bring you tales of murder, mayhem, lust, and clouds! Content warning: implied domestic abuse, very sexually explicit imagery, questionable accents. Timestamps: "Sentient Life" by Ames: 2:48; "The Heir" by Chris: 17:50; "Where No Man Has Gone Before" by Caitlin: 31:49; "Assignment: Terra" by Jake: 46:27 In our second Ten Forward, your stalwarts are eng… In our second Ten Forward, your stalwarts are engaging in the time-honored nerd tradition of fanfiction! We've broken into the House That Gene Built and we're pinching the best stuff inside to bring you tales of murder, mayhem, lust, and clouds! Content warning: implied domestic abuse, very sexually explicit imagery, questionable accents. Timestamps: "Sentient Life" by Ames: 2:48; "The Heir" by Chris: 17:50; "Where No Man Has Gone Before" by Caitlin: 31:49; "Assignment: Terra" by Jake: 46:27 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/329470387 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:08:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-41-end-of-side-a 01:33:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the end of the series that started it all! So how does "Turnabout Intruder" do as a series finale? How does it stack up against its predecessors? And what on Earth happened to Chapel's hair?! Also this week: Ames' book club, the "Futurama" count, and Gene & George. Timestamps: synopsis: 1:20; Turnabout Intruder: 7:52; TOS series wrap up: 39:05 It's the end of the series that started it all! S… It's the end of the series that started it all! So how does "Turnabout Intruder" do as a series finale? How does it stack up against its predecessors? And what on Earth happened to Chapel's hair?! Also this week: Ames' book club, the "Futurama" count, and Gene & George. Timestamps: synopsis: 1:20; Turnabout Intruder: 7:52; TOS series wrap up: 39:05 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328173945 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:04:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-40-blasts-from-and-to-the-past 01:01:23 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's one of the most bogus journeys the "Enterprise" crew has ever gone on as space Lincoln allows Kirk to glance behind "The Savage Curtain," followed by a trip though time that is an excellent adventure for the audience but heartbreak for Spock in "All Our Yesterdays." Also this week: Lincoln makes us cringe, hot Spock on Doc action, and Jake pens a letter. synopses: 0:49; The Savage Curtain: 16:39; All Our Yesterdays: 38:18 It's one of the most bogus journeys the "Enterpri… It's one of the most bogus journeys the "Enterprise" crew has ever gone on as space Lincoln allows Kirk to glance behind "The Savage Curtain," followed by a trip though time that is an excellent adventure for the audience but heartbreak for Spock in "All Our Yesterdays." Also this week: Lincoln makes us cringe, hot Spock on Doc action, and Jake pens a letter. synopses: 0:49; The Savage Curtain: 16:39; All Our Yesterdays: 38:18 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327107589 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:10:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-39-prigs-in-spaaaaace 01:06:55 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're seeing familiar faces throughout the cosmos this week, though while one was likely intentional, the other only works in hindsight. First up, it's like the "Miri" kids grew up and got more annoying before deciding to follow an interstellar Charles Manson in the form of Dr. Sevrin in "The Way to Eden." After that, we can't help but find some parallels between Plasus, the High Advisor of Stratos, and a certain Commander-in-Chief of the United States in "The Cloud Minders." Also this week: we make offerings to the SEO gods, we get a double dose of hot navel action, and Jake goes full Red. [note: we only realized too late that Chris said Curly Fine and not Curly Howard] synopses: 1:00; The Way to Eden: 13:12; The Cloud Minders: 37:22 We're seeing familiar faces throughout the cosmos… We're seeing familiar faces throughout the cosmos this week, though while one was likely intentional, the other only works in hindsight. First up, it's like the "Miri" kids grew up and got more annoying before deciding to follow an interstellar Charles Manson in the form of Dr. Sevrin in "The Way to Eden." After that, we can't help but find some parallels between Plasus, the High Advisor of Stratos, and a certain Commander-in-Chief of the United States in "The Cloud Minders." Also this week: we make offerings to the SEO gods, we get a double dose of hot navel action, and Jake goes full Red. [note: we only realized too late that Chris said Curly Fine and not Curly Howard] synopses: 1:00; The Way to Eden: 13:12; The Cloud Minders: 37:22 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325505651 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:13:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-38-only-the-lonely 01:12:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone is trying to get some on this week's SSHB. First up, both Mister Scott and a colony of disembodied alien spirits have eyes only for Lieutenant Romaine in "The Lights of Zetar." And then Kirk and an immortal battle it out for the love of a robot (while another robot looks on forlorn from the sidelines)in "Requiem for Methuselah." Also this week: alienating any British listeners, alienating fans of "The Man from Earth" (which, by the way, we spoil the CRAP out of, so maybe turn off after "Zetar" since the discussion is during "Methuselah"), and alienating fans of Keiko O'Brien. CONTENT WARNING: Spock delves into some ethically-horrifying mind-melding this week, which leads to a brief discussion of some of his non-consensual actions in the series. synopses: 0:56; The Lights of Zetar: 7:45; Requiem for Methuselah: 30:48; announcement of a fun thing: 1:02:11 Everyone is trying to get some on this week's SSH… Everyone is trying to get some on this week's SSHB. First up, both Mister Scott and a colony of disembodied alien spirits have eyes only for Lieutenant Romaine in "The Lights of Zetar." And then Kirk and an immortal battle it out for the love of a robot (while another robot looks on forlorn from the sidelines)in "Requiem for Methuselah." Also this week: alienating any British listeners, alienating fans of "The Man from Earth" (which, by the way, we spoil the CRAP out of, so maybe turn off after "Zetar" since the discussion is during "Methuselah"), and alienating fans of Keiko O'Brien. CONTENT WARNING: Spock delves into some ethically-horrifying mind-melding this week, which leads to a brief discussion of some of his non-consensual actions in the series. synopses: 0:56; The Lights of Zetar: 7:45; Requiem for Methuselah: 30:48; announcement of a fun thing: 1:02:11 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324410496 Thu, 25 May 2017 10:04:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-37-everybodynobody 01:00:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's worlds that couldn't be more unalike this episode, but either way Spock is in a mood. First up, Kirk is kidnapped to be the solution to an overpopulation problem while Spock is salty at diplomacy in "The Mark of Gideon." After that, Kirk, McCoy, Sulu, and doomed extra D'Amato are stranded on a rock inhabited only by the specter of its old owner whilst Spock is feeling SUPER pedantic in "That Which Survives." Also this week: Jake rewrites one episode, Ames tries to solve both of them with cannibalism, and we discuss Kirk's suddenly-sparked libido. synopses: 1:30; The Mark of Gideon: 8:44; That Which Survives: 31:20 It's worlds that couldn't be more unalike this ep… It's worlds that couldn't be more unalike this episode, but either way Spock is in a mood. First up, Kirk is kidnapped to be the solution to an overpopulation problem while Spock is salty at diplomacy in "The Mark of Gideon." After that, Kirk, McCoy, Sulu, and doomed extra D'Amato are stranded on a rock inhabited only by the specter of its old owner whilst Spock is feeling SUPER pedantic in "That Which Survives." Also this week: Jake rewrites one episode, Ames tries to solve both of them with cannibalism, and we discuss Kirk's suddenly-sparked libido. synopses: 1:30; The Mark of Gideon: 8:44; That Which Survives: 31:20 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323196218 Thu, 18 May 2017 10:05:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-36-death-coaster-to-hell 00:49:51 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've got a sort-of rehash and a disappointing classic for you on this week's SSHB. First up, things are going wrong at a psychiatric colony again in "Whom Gods Destroy," and then we're treated to all kinds of padding in the unsubtlest allegory of all, "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield." Also this week: space Batman villains, Wayne's world, and codes both secure and unchanging. synopses: 0:45; Whom Gods Destroy: 11:35; Let That Be Your Last Battlefield: 27:16 We've got a sort-of rehash and a disappointing cl… We've got a sort-of rehash and a disappointing classic for you on this week's SSHB. First up, things are going wrong at a psychiatric colony again in "Whom Gods Destroy," and then we're treated to all kinds of padding in the unsubtlest allegory of all, "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield." Also this week: space Batman villains, Wayne's world, and codes both secure and unchanging. synopses: 0:45; Whom Gods Destroy: 11:35; Let That Be Your Last Battlefield: 27:16 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322071459 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:03:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-35-bad-teacher-week 01:17:51 A Star to Steer Her By yes Kirk is picking up the slack for everyone this week, first having to remind some aliens that they've lost touch in "The Empath." After that, he's got to try and play space Henry Higgins when actual space Henry Higgins gets shivved for being a jackass in "Elaan of Troyius." Also this week: Disney songs, sex ed, and a possible lack of underwear. synopses: 0:45; The Empath: 13:52; Elaan of Troyius: 39:05 Kirk is picking up the slack for everyone this we… Kirk is picking up the slack for everyone this week, first having to remind some aliens that they've lost touch in "The Empath." After that, he's got to try and play space Henry Higgins when actual space Henry Higgins gets shivved for being a jackass in "Elaan of Troyius." Also this week: Disney songs, sex ed, and a possible lack of underwear. synopses: 0:45; The Empath: 13:52; Elaan of Troyius: 39:05 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320894117 Thu, 04 May 2017 10:07:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-34-smug-d-bags-and-bad-puns 00:59:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes Big content warning right up front with this one: the whole plot of "Plato's Stepchildren" revolves around these superpowered aliens who have the ability to use "Enterprise" crew-folks as their puppets, forcing them into sadistic little acts and games very much against their will. So, yeah. It's uncomfortable, that one. Meanwhile, "Wink of an Eye" is basically a harmless case of "good idea executed badly." Also this week: an excellent guest star, a shocking resolution, and more dialogue titles. synopses: 2:52; Plato's Stepchildren: 15:08; Wink of an Eye: 38:38 Big content warning right up front with this one:… Big content warning right up front with this one: the whole plot of "Plato's Stepchildren" revolves around these superpowered aliens who have the ability to use "Enterprise" crew-folks as their puppets, forcing them into sadistic little acts and games very much against their will. So, yeah. It's uncomfortable, that one. Meanwhile, "Wink of an Eye" is basically a harmless case of "good idea executed badly." Also this week: an excellent guest star, a shocking resolution, and more dialogue titles. synopses: 2:52; Plato's Stepchildren: 15:08; Wink of an Eye: 38:38 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319710219 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:10:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-33-title-drops 01:07:49 A Star to Steer Her By yes Your stalwarts have their expectations dashed this week, folks! We positively loved "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky," wherein a seemingly-dying Bones McCoy falls for the unwitting Captain of a generation ship. Meanwhile, the oft-lauded "The Tholian Web" bores us to tears as the "Enterprise" crew goes a bit space crazy (again) and McCoy belittles Spock's command ability (again) while trying to rescue a dimensionally-shifted Captain Kirk. Also this week: the nature of happiness; definitive proof that Vulcans are liars; and trying to figure out just how many "Constitution" class starships are left in the fleet. synopses: 2:20; For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky: 15:14; The Tholian Web: 38:08 Your stalwarts have their expectations dashed thi… Your stalwarts have their expectations dashed this week, folks! We positively loved "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky," wherein a seemingly-dying Bones McCoy falls for the unwitting Captain of a generation ship. Meanwhile, the oft-lauded "The Tholian Web" bores us to tears as the "Enterprise" crew goes a bit space crazy (again) and McCoy belittles Spock's command ability (again) while trying to rescue a dimensionally-shifted Captain Kirk. Also this week: the nature of happiness; definitive proof that Vulcans are liars; and trying to figure out just how many "Constitution" class starships are left in the fleet. synopses: 2:20; For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky: 15:14; The Tholian Web: 38:08 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318606993 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:17:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-32-cowboys-and-aliens 01:12:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's gunfights and swordfights this week, as a pair of high-powered aliens muck about with our "Enterprise" stalwarts in very different ways. First up: it's a half-baked old-timey Matrix (maybe) in "Spectre of the Gun," after which a pinwheel of doom makes humans and Vulcans grumpy and Klingons somehow grumpier in "Day of the Dove." Also this week: Sheriff Ames reads you your rights, too much Chekov, and we eventually get quite distracted and look into the future. Content warning: discussion of a scene of domestic abuse and one of attempted rape. Only one is from "Trek," this time. The other is literature. synopses: 0:42; Spectre of the Gun: 12:39; Day of the Dove: 37:27 It's gunfights and swordfights this week, as a pa… It's gunfights and swordfights this week, as a pair of high-powered aliens muck about with our "Enterprise" stalwarts in very different ways. First up: it's a half-baked old-timey Matrix (maybe) in "Spectre of the Gun," after which a pinwheel of doom makes humans and Vulcans grumpy and Klingons somehow grumpier in "Day of the Dove." Also this week: Sheriff Ames reads you your rights, too much Chekov, and we eventually get quite distracted and look into the future. Content warning: discussion of a scene of domestic abuse and one of attempted rape. Only one is from "Trek," this time. The other is literature. synopses: 0:42; Spectre of the Gun: 12:39; Day of the Dove: 37:27 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317482742 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:05:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-31-enterprise-security-is-still-shockingly-lax 01:03:33 A Star to Steer Her By yes Considering how late it is in the series, I don't think they're ever going to learn. It's still free access to all guests and no locked doors anywhere, and what does it get us? First up is the shrillest takeover of the "Enterprise" yet in "And the Children Shall Lead," followed by YET ANOTHER jaunt beyond the galactic barrier in "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" Also this week: Ames has a hat, Caitlin has Britishisms, and everyone's got a jones for Jones. synopses: 2:04; And the Children Shall Lead: 14:26; Is There In Truth No Beauty?: 39:15 Considering how late it is in the series, I don't… Considering how late it is in the series, I don't think they're ever going to learn. It's still free access to all guests and no locked doors anywhere, and what does it get us? First up is the shrillest takeover of the "Enterprise" yet in "And the Children Shall Lead," followed by YET ANOTHER jaunt beyond the galactic barrier in "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" Also this week: Ames has a hat, Caitlin has Britishisms, and everyone's got a jones for Jones. synopses: 2:04; And the Children Shall Lead: 14:26; Is There In Truth No Beauty?: 39:15 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316369329 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 10:11:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-30-touch-of-a-vulcan 01:17:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone's ready to get down with someone this week on SSHB! First up, "Trek" introduces us to our first female ship commander in "The Enterprise Incident," only to undercut its own progressiveness by having her spend most of her screentime being SUPER thirsty for Spock. After that, Kirk winds up with amnesia in "The Paradise Syndrome" and forgets everything about himself except how much he enjoys sex with people he meets while exploring. Also this week: Jake introduces us to his oddest self yet, we have a big old Romulan love-in, and we learn to never criticize one of Ames's roller coasters. synopses: 0:30; The Enterprise Incident: 9:14; The Paradise Syndrome: 43:24 Everyone's ready to get down with someone this we… Everyone's ready to get down with someone this week on SSHB! First up, "Trek" introduces us to our first female ship commander in "The Enterprise Incident," only to undercut its own progressiveness by having her spend most of her screentime being SUPER thirsty for Spock. After that, Kirk winds up with amnesia in "The Paradise Syndrome" and forgets everything about himself except how much he enjoys sex with people he meets while exploring. Also this week: Jake introduces us to his oddest self yet, we have a big old Romulan love-in, and we learn to never criticize one of Ames's roller coasters. synopses: 0:30; The Enterprise Incident: 9:14; The Paradise Syndrome: 43:24 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315192780 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:11:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-29-spocktacular-headgear 01:22:59 A Star to Steer Her By yes Well, this was certainly a trying week for your erstwhile quartet of "Trek" raconteurs. First up is "Assignment: Earth," wherein alien-trained superspy Gary Seven learns the age-old lesson that some days you just can't get rid of a bomb. But what do you do when the bomb is your episode? And then it's the infamous "Spock's Brain," wherein everyone's favorite Vulcan has his gray matter pinched by aliens...to be an HVAC control unit? Also this week: more Lt. Leslie theories, Vulcan naming conventions, and Chekov does the impossible. Timestamps: synopses: 0:35; Assignment: Earth: 12:09; Spock's Brain: 47:30 Well, this was certainly a trying week for your e… Well, this was certainly a trying week for your erstwhile quartet of "Trek" raconteurs. First up is "Assignment: Earth," wherein alien-trained superspy Gary Seven learns the age-old lesson that some days you just can't get rid of a bomb. But what do you do when the bomb is your episode? And then it's the infamous "Spock's Brain," wherein everyone's favorite Vulcan has his gray matter pinched by aliens...to be an HVAC control unit? Also this week: more Lt. Leslie theories, Vulcan naming conventions, and Chekov does the impossible. Timestamps: synopses: 0:35; Assignment: Earth: 12:09; Spock's Brain: 47:30 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314066290 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:09:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-28-as-heard-on-the-internet 01:23:29 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's the SSHB Podcast! It doesn't slice, dice, or julienne fries, but you can certainly set it and listen to it! I can't legally say we're brought to you by RonCo, but we might as well be this episode. It's a week of invention as Doctor Daystrom brings "The Ultimate Computer" around to the Starfleet science fair, and Ames invents a scenario for some "Bread and Circuses" fanfic. Also this week: M5's boners and a little eye candy for the ladies, for once. Content warning: I'm starting to realize ToS has a lot of uncomfortable sexual situations from the number of times I've had to write these. There's a scene with, AGAIN, some really unfortunate consent issues that leads to a (super) brief discussion of rape. [Timestamps: synopses: 1:35; The Ultimate Computer: 17:14; Bread and Circuses: 43:35] It's the SSHB Podcast! It doesn't slice, dice, or… It's the SSHB Podcast! It doesn't slice, dice, or julienne fries, but you can certainly set it and listen to it! I can't legally say we're brought to you by RonCo, but we might as well be this episode. It's a week of invention as Doctor Daystrom brings "The Ultimate Computer" around to the Starfleet science fair, and Ames invents a scenario for some "Bread and Circuses" fanfic. Also this week: M5's boners and a little eye candy for the ladies, for once. Content warning: I'm starting to realize ToS has a lot of uncomfortable sexual situations from the number of times I've had to write these. There's a scene with, AGAIN, some really unfortunate consent issues that leads to a (super) brief discussion of rape. [Timestamps: synopses: 1:35; The Ultimate Computer: 17:14; Bread and Circuses: 43:35] star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/312674980 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:07:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-27-the-essences-of-man 01:05:27 A Star to Steer Her By yes Seems like we've been here before. First up, it looks like the "Enterprise" is getting hijacked AGAIN in "By Any Other Name," while the Prime Directive is being blown to smithereens in "The Omega Glory." Also this week: the show can't decide if humanity is astronaut ice cream or powdered drugs; a disproportionate amount of phallus chat; and the eternal search for the Bubbler of Youth. Content warning: brief discussion of Kirk's tendency to kiss first and ask permission...well, never. Timestamps: synopses: 1:14; By Any Other Name: 13:57; The Omega Glory: 36:32 Seems like we've been here before. First up, it l… Seems like we've been here before. First up, it looks like the "Enterprise" is getting hijacked AGAIN in "By Any Other Name," while the Prime Directive is being blown to smithereens in "The Omega Glory." Also this week: the show can't decide if humanity is astronaut ice cream or powdered drugs; a disproportionate amount of phallus chat; and the eternal search for the Bubbler of Youth. Content warning: brief discussion of Kirk's tendency to kiss first and ask permission...well, never. Timestamps: synopses: 1:14; By Any Other Name: 13:57; The Omega Glory: 36:32 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/311499115 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:07:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-26-gang-aft-agley 01:27:20 A Star to Steer Her By yes Plans just keep going wrong this week. But while treachery is the proverbial wooden shoe in the machinery in "Return to Tomorrow," the basic idea itself was just idiotic to begin with in "Patterns of Force." Also this week: Jake makes up names, an unfortunate lesson about forgiveness, and why juxtaposing inhumanity and comedy doesn't work. Timestamps: synopses: 0:35; Return to Tomorrow: 16:18; Patterns of Force: 45:34 Plans just keep going wrong this week. But while … Plans just keep going wrong this week. But while treachery is the proverbial wooden shoe in the machinery in "Return to Tomorrow," the basic idea itself was just idiotic to begin with in "Patterns of Force." Also this week: Jake makes up names, an unfortunate lesson about forgiveness, and why juxtaposing inhumanity and comedy doesn't work. Timestamps: synopses: 0:35; Return to Tomorrow: 16:18; Patterns of Force: 45:34 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310332401 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 14:07:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-25-off-topical 01:14:32 A Star to Steer Her By yes First up: that background noise we mention and apologize for at the start actually cuts out pretty quickly and never returns, so you needn't worry about that, after all. Meanwhile: your valiant podcasting crew struggles to remain on-topic more than usual as we desperately try to care about "The Immunity Syndrome," and try even more desperately to find something to like about "A Private Little War." Also this week: Chris talks weird, Spock is apparently Obi-Wan when it's convenient to the plot, and Nurse Chapel's getting a sock puppet. Note: we spoil "Passengers" so you don't need to see it. You're welcome. Content warning: discussion of an attempted rape in "Private Little War." Timestamps: synopses: 3:02; The Immunity Syndrome: 15:00; A Private Little War: 40:42 First up: that background noise we mention and ap… First up: that background noise we mention and apologize for at the start actually cuts out pretty quickly and never returns, so you needn't worry about that, after all. Meanwhile: your valiant podcasting crew struggles to remain on-topic more than usual as we desperately try to care about "The Immunity Syndrome," and try even more desperately to find something to like about "A Private Little War." Also this week: Chris talks weird, Spock is apparently Obi-Wan when it's convenient to the plot, and Nurse Chapel's getting a sock puppet. Note: we spoil "Passengers" so you don't need to see it. You're welcome. Content warning: discussion of an attempted rape in "Private Little War." Timestamps: synopses: 3:02; The Immunity Syndrome: 15:00; A Private Little War: 40:42 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309148044 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:07:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-24-five-hundred-quatloos-on-kirk-getting-a-royal-fizzbin 01:19:57 A Star to Steer Her By yes Everyone keeps getting captured this week, though by VERY different kinds of enemies; it's full sci-fi weirdness when they're in the clutches of "The Gamesters of Triskelion," and full wackiness when the Sigma Iotians demand "A Piece of The Action" from the "Enterprise" crew! Also this week: going full Shat, bad fights all around, and Kirk does his best Bugs Bunny. Content warning: discussion of a sexual assault scene in "Gamesters." Timestamps: synopses: 1:25; The Gamesters of Triskelion: 11:50; A Piece of the Action: 40:18 Everyone keeps getting captured this week, though… Everyone keeps getting captured this week, though by VERY different kinds of enemies; it's full sci-fi weirdness when they're in the clutches of "The Gamesters of Triskelion," and full wackiness when the Sigma Iotians demand "A Piece of The Action" from the "Enterprise" crew! Also this week: going full Shat, bad fights all around, and Kirk does his best Bugs Bunny. Content warning: discussion of a sexual assault scene in "Gamesters." Timestamps: synopses: 1:25; The Gamesters of Triskelion: 11:50; A Piece of the Action: 40:18 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/308016649 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 11:06:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-23-piglet-from-pooh-and-some-tribbles-too 01:15:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes We're looking at both ends of the "Trek" tonal spectrum this week! First up: murder and mayhem spanning the centuries in "Wolf in the Fold," followed immediately by lighthearted japes in the classic "The Trouble With Tribbles"! Can we deal with the tonal whiplash?! Of course, we're tonal whiplash personified. Also this week: possession for fun and profit (but mostly homicide); Scotty shouldn't go on away missions; and many, many Tribble questions but few Tribble answers. [Note: contains spoilers for "The Lovely Bones"] Content warning: quite a bit of sexual talk this week, as Kirk and Co beam down to a planet based on free love and we're SUPER mature. Timestamps: synopses: 1:13; Wolf in the Fold: 12:10; The Trouble with Tribbles: 39:44 We're looking at both ends of the "Trek" tonal sp… We're looking at both ends of the "Trek" tonal spectrum this week! First up: murder and mayhem spanning the centuries in "Wolf in the Fold," followed immediately by lighthearted japes in the classic "The Trouble With Tribbles"! Can we deal with the tonal whiplash?! Of course, we're tonal whiplash personified. Also this week: possession for fun and profit (but mostly homicide); Scotty shouldn't go on away missions; and many, many Tribble questions but few Tribble answers. [Note: contains spoilers for "The Lovely Bones"] Content warning: quite a bit of sexual talk this week, as Kirk and Co beam down to a planet based on free love and we're SUPER mature. Timestamps: synopses: 1:13; Wolf in the Fold: 12:10; The Trouble with Tribbles: 39:44 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306889556 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:16:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-22-kirks-a-jerk 01:08:28 A Star to Steer Her By yes Kirk sure is in a mood this week, but while he has a pretty good excuse in "The Deadly Years," what with crazy space radiation causing him and other members of an away team to rapidly age, he seems to have no excuse in "Obsession," wherein he has been cast as a pseudo-Ahab hunting a white cloud instead of a white whale. Also this week: space feels small, Starfleet officers feel unprepared for shocks, and away team kit seems poorly thought-out. Also also: Tom Hanks. Timestamps: synopses: 1:10; The Deadly Years: 6:14; Obsession: 30:34 Kirk sure is in a mood this week, but while he ha… Kirk sure is in a mood this week, but while he has a pretty good excuse in "The Deadly Years," what with crazy space radiation causing him and other members of an away team to rapidly age, he seems to have no excuse in "Obsession," wherein he has been cast as a pseudo-Ahab hunting a white cloud instead of a white whale. Also this week: space feels small, Starfleet officers feel unprepared for shocks, and away team kit seems poorly thought-out. Also also: Tom Hanks. Timestamps: synopses: 1:10; The Deadly Years: 6:14; Obsession: 30:34 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305740371 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:05:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-21-set-phasers-to-picante 01:02:35 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've got another week of doubling up! Two DC Fontana scripts bring us two stories driven by mineral rights and featuring two occasions of Kirk being rather rubbish at diplomacy. Luckily, both times he's got someone there that's better at it than him. In "Journey to Babel" it's Sarek, Vulcan ambassador and Spock's father, and in "Friday's Child" it is, remarkably, the usually-irascible Bones acting as the cooler head. Also this week: Chris can't say Orion, minor "Game of Thrones" spoilers, and Shat hair chat. Timestamps: synopses: 0:30; Journey to Babel: 6:18; Friday's Child: 37:16 We've got another week of doubling up! Two DC Fon… We've got another week of doubling up! Two DC Fontana scripts bring us two stories driven by mineral rights and featuring two occasions of Kirk being rather rubbish at diplomacy. Luckily, both times he's got someone there that's better at it than him. In "Journey to Babel" it's Sarek, Vulcan ambassador and Spock's father, and in "Friday's Child" it is, remarkably, the usually-irascible Bones acting as the cooler head. Also this week: Chris can't say Orion, minor "Game of Thrones" spoilers, and Shat hair chat. Timestamps: synopses: 0:30; Journey to Babel: 6:18; Friday's Child: 37:16 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304604727 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 11:13:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/ten-forward-01-rogue-one 01:08:06 A Star to Steer Her By yes Wait, what's going on?! Well, we've mentioned it a few times before, but we've finally done it: it's our first Ten Forward, where we're going to go anywhere from slightly to VERY off-topic. This week, it's somewhere in the middle as we take a detour into "Star Wars" and its first anthology film, "Rogue One"! SPOILERS GALORE for that one. Seriously, we ruin the ending within 5 minutes. You've been warned. We also freely discuss a lot of the rest of the franchise, tho I don't THINK we give away anything earth-shattering. Also this week: Jake gets mad at a prequel, Caitlin gets mad at attempted humor, Chris gets annoyed at lazy acting, and Ames doesn't get cross at anyone or anything, tho she might have regrets about having tried to take notes in a darkened theater. Wait, what's going on?! Well, we've mentioned it … Wait, what's going on?! Well, we've mentioned it a few times before, but we've finally done it: it's our first Ten Forward, where we're going to go anywhere from slightly to VERY off-topic. This week, it's somewhere in the middle as we take a detour into "Star Wars" and its first anthology film, "Rogue One"! SPOILERS GALORE for that one. Seriously, we ruin the ending within 5 minutes. You've been warned. We also freely discuss a lot of the rest of the franchise, tho I don't THINK we give away anything earth-shattering. Also this week: Jake gets mad at a prequel, Caitlin gets mad at attempted humor, Chris gets annoyed at lazy acting, and Ames doesn't get cross at anyone or anything, tho she might have regrets about having tried to take notes in a darkened theater. star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/303470764 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 11:07:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-20-attendance-is-compulsory 01:16:56 A Star to Steer Her By yes Content Warning: even for us, this one gets a bit blue. But it's not our fault! First up we have "I, Mudd," which has the show coming as close to admitting that returning antagonist Harry Mudd has concubine robots that he does strange things with as 1960s TV censors will allow. After that it's "Metamorphosis" and the first appearance of Zephram Cochrane, the human inventor of warp drive, and he's having a somewhat-uncomfortable relationship with a gas cloud which even he didn't have full understanding of. Also this week: sexism. So. Much. Sexism. Timestamps: synopses: 0:33; I, Mudd: 5:04; Metamorphosis: 41:33 Content Warning: even for us, this one gets a bit… Content Warning: even for us, this one gets a bit blue. But it's not our fault! First up we have "I, Mudd," which has the show coming as close to admitting that returning antagonist Harry Mudd has concubine robots that he does strange things with as 1960s TV censors will allow. After that it's "Metamorphosis" and the first appearance of Zephram Cochrane, the human inventor of warp drive, and he's having a somewhat-uncomfortable relationship with a gas cloud which even he didn't have full understanding of. Also this week: sexism. So. Much. Sexism. Timestamps: synopses: 0:33; I, Mudd: 5:04; Metamorphosis: 41:33 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/302325615 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:01:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-19-not-a-white-whale-but-a-black-cat 01:05:12 A Star to Steer Her By yes "The Doomsday Machine" hits us over the head with an unsubtle Cold War allegory so we hit back with sex toy jokes, and then "Trek" tries its hand at some light Lovecraft in "Catspaw." Also this week: Captains and Commodores; kitty fighting and fighting a cat; and Monkees and monkeys. Timestamps: synopses: 0:27; The Doomsday Machine: 7:35; Catspaw: 34:36 "The Doomsday Machine" hits us over the head with… "The Doomsday Machine" hits us over the head with an unsubtle Cold War allegory so we hit back with sex toy jokes, and then "Trek" tries its hand at some light Lovecraft in "Catspaw." Also this week: Captains and Commodores; kitty fighting and fighting a cat; and Monkees and monkeys. Timestamps: synopses: 0:27; The Doomsday Machine: 7:35; Catspaw: 34:36 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301033841 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:19:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-18-zapping-in-the-new-year 01:05:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes For the first SSHB of 2017 we've got a special guest to introduce us! Kind of. Then it's off to the EEEEEEEEEVIL races in "Mirror, Mirror," before beaming down to the crappest paradise in "The Apple." Also this week: Ladyboners for Bones, the Zune, and Chris repeats a NASA urban legend which he thought was the truth. SSHB: still more accurate than your racist uncle's Facebook posts! Timestamps: synopses: 0:34; Mirror, Mirror: 4:00; The Apple: 36:58 For the first SSHB of 2017 we've got a special gu… For the first SSHB of 2017 we've got a special guest to introduce us! Kind of. Then it's off to the EEEEEEEEEVIL races in "Mirror, Mirror," before beaming down to the crappest paradise in "The Apple." Also this week: Ladyboners for Bones, the Zune, and Chris repeats a NASA urban legend which he thought was the truth. SSHB: still more accurate than your racist uncle's Facebook posts! Timestamps: synopses: 0:34; Mirror, Mirror: 4:00; The Apple: 36:58 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300036979 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 11:02:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-17-scotty-the-foolhardily-brave 01:12:54 A Star to Steer Her By yes One of the Jims was feeling particularly feisty this week and kept trying to join in, so apologies for the extra ambient noise this episode. Meanwhile, old gods don't die, they just fade away in "Who Mourns for Adonais," and Kirk's deadly-to-machines talking skills are on display again in "The Changeling." Also this week: gift exchange, a retraction, and a visit from both nerdJake and nerdCaitlin. Content warning: brief discussion of use of rape in Greek mythology. Timestamps: Christmas presents: 0:05; synopses: 6:08; Who Mourns for Adonais?: 10:11; The Changeling: 46:37 One of the Jims was feeling particularly feisty t… One of the Jims was feeling particularly feisty this week and kept trying to join in, so apologies for the extra ambient noise this episode. Meanwhile, old gods don't die, they just fade away in "Who Mourns for Adonais," and Kirk's deadly-to-machines talking skills are on display again in "The Changeling." Also this week: gift exchange, a retraction, and a visit from both nerdJake and nerdCaitlin. Content warning: brief discussion of use of rape in Greek mythology. Timestamps: Christmas presents: 0:05; synopses: 6:08; Who Mourns for Adonais?: 10:11; The Changeling: 46:37 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/299130242 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:05:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-16-the-best-first-officer-in-the-fleet 01:28:39 A Star to Steer Her By yes This episode is particularly SPOCKtacular, when everyone's favorite Vulcan is infected by parasites in "Operation: Annihilate!" and then infected by lust in "Amok Time." Also this week: college posters, continuity, and Vulcan shade. Warning: contains spoilers for "HMS Pinafore." It...it makes sense in context. Timestamps: synopses: 0:58; Operation: Annihilate!: 5:18; Amok Time: 40:29 This episode is particularly SPOCKtacular, when e… This episode is particularly SPOCKtacular, when everyone's favorite Vulcan is infected by parasites in "Operation: Annihilate!" and then infected by lust in "Amok Time." Also this week: college posters, continuity, and Vulcan shade. Warning: contains spoilers for "HMS Pinafore." It...it makes sense in context. Timestamps: synopses: 0:58; Operation: Annihilate!: 5:18; Amok Time: 40:29 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/298010107 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:05:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-15-the-enterprise-needs-better-security 01:19:00 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a low and a high as we try desperately to find something to like in "The Alternative Factor," followed by us being shocked that too many cooks DIDN'T spoil the broth in "The City on the Edge of Forever." Also this week: blasphemy, canon consternation, and Aladdin's nipples. Timestamps: synopses: 0:44; The Alternative Factor: 6:10; The City on the Edge of Forever: 30:29 It's a low and a high as we try desperately to fi… It's a low and a high as we try desperately to find something to like in "The Alternative Factor," followed by us being shocked that too many cooks DIDN'T spoil the broth in "The City on the Edge of Forever." Also this week: blasphemy, canon consternation, and Aladdin's nipples. Timestamps: synopses: 0:44; The Alternative Factor: 6:10; The City on the Edge of Forever: 30:29 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296822766 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:17:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-14-horta-culture-and-kor-values 00:52:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a regular Yakov Trekov this week, as pizza eats YOU in "The Devil in the Dark" and the occupied order around the soldiers in "Errand of Mercy." Also this week: a lightly musical intro, guess who isn't a bricklayer, and Kirk in a jerkin. Timestamps: synopses: 0:51; Devil in the Dark: 3:25; Errand of Mercy: 25:30 It's a regular Yakov Trekov this week, as pizza e… It's a regular Yakov Trekov this week, as pizza eats YOU in "The Devil in the Dark" and the occupied order around the soldiers in "Errand of Mercy." Also this week: a lightly musical intro, guess who isn't a bricklayer, and Kirk in a jerkin. Timestamps: synopses: 0:51; Devil in the Dark: 3:25; Errand of Mercy: 25:30 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295687888 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:00:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-13-war-and-peace 01:04:17 A Star to Steer Her By yes It's a virtual war and we somehow don't make a "VR Troopers" joke in "A Taste of Armageddon," but we do go full classics when discussing the source of everyone's chill in "This Side of Paradise." Also this week: Starfleet shows its genocidal side, Kirk is mad at happiness, and an appearance by Foghorn Jakehorn. Timestamps: synopses: 0:49; A Taste of Armageddon: 2:34; This Side of Paradise: 35:40 It's a virtual war and we somehow don't make a "V… It's a virtual war and we somehow don't make a "VR Troopers" joke in "A Taste of Armageddon," but we do go full classics when discussing the source of everyone's chill in "This Side of Paradise." Also this week: Starfleet shows its genocidal side, Kirk is mad at happiness, and an appearance by Foghorn Jakehorn. Timestamps: synopses: 0:49; A Taste of Armageddon: 2:34; This Side of Paradise: 35:40 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294580787 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:16:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-12-return-of-the-arkhaaaaans 01:12:05 A Star to Steer Her By yes It’s SSHB’s punchiest episode ever as circumstances forced us to record this one a little late! It’s another episode of milestones as Kirk talks his first computer to death in “Return of the Archons,” and then Ricardo Montalban strides onstage for his first appearance as Khan in “Space Seed.” Also this week: orgasm sticks, Jake has a bone to pick, and reminiscing about life during the Eugenics Wars in the 1990s. Timestamps: synopses: 0:30: Return of the Archons: 3:06; pizza rant: 29:02; Space Seed: 34:46 It’s SSHB’s punchiest episode ever as circumstanc… It’s SSHB’s punchiest episode ever as circumstances forced us to record this one a little late! It’s another episode of milestones as Kirk talks his first computer to death in “Return of the Archons,” and then Ricardo Montalban strides onstage for his first appearance as Khan in “Space Seed.” Also this week: orgasm sticks, Jake has a bone to pick, and reminiscing about life during the Eugenics Wars in the 1990s. Timestamps: synopses: 0:30: Return of the Archons: 3:06; pizza rant: 29:02; Space Seed: 34:46 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293451420 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:03:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-11-to-you-mystery-listener 01:10:42 A Star to Steer Her By yes The laws of physics and sense go out the window as the "Enterprise" tumbles back through time in "Tomorrow is Yesterday," while space law threatens to bring its full might down on Kirk in "Court Martial"! Also this week: a double helping of "hey it's that guy," corrupt Starfleet brass, and Spider-Man. It'll make sense...I mean, as much sense as we ever make. Timestamps: synopses: 0:32; Tomorrow Is Yesterday: 3:00; Court Martial: 31:42 The laws of physics and sense go out the window a… The laws of physics and sense go out the window as the "Enterprise" tumbles back through time in "Tomorrow is Yesterday," while space law threatens to bring its full might down on Kirk in "Court Martial"! Also this week: a double helping of "hey it's that guy," corrupt Starfleet brass, and Spider-Man. It'll make sense...I mean, as much sense as we ever make. Timestamps: synopses: 0:32; Tomorrow Is Yesterday: 3:00; Court Martial: 31:42 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292368051 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:38:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-10-tallyho-lizard-monster 01:17:34 A Star to Steer Her By yes In our tenth episode, we are partying with "The Squire of Gothos" and getting into the inevitable, awkward, post-party drunken brawl in "Arena." Also this week: Jake can't hear, Chris can't pronounce harpsichord, and Caitlin finally finds an episode she really, REALLY doesn't like... Timestamps: synopses: 1:01; The Squire of Gothos: 1:55; Arena: 39:38 In our tenth episode, we are partying with "The S… In our tenth episode, we are partying with "The Squire of Gothos" and getting into the inevitable, awkward, post-party drunken brawl in "Arena." Also this week: Jake can't hear, Chris can't pronounce harpsichord, and Caitlin finally finds an episode she really, REALLY doesn't like... Timestamps: synopses: 1:01; The Squire of Gothos: 1:55; Arena: 39:38 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291296681 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:59:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-09-awry-missions 00:51:01 A Star to Steer Her By yes In Episode 09 we're looking at "Shore Leave," which Chris and Ames HATE, and "The Galileo 7," which Jake and Caitlin are a bit cool on (while Ames gets annoyed at some rubbish science in it). Also this week: bad accents, bad clothes, and more bad impressions of your favorite "Trek" characters. So business as usual for SSHB. Content warning: I think a bit more swearing than usual, quite crude humor. Timestamps: synopses: 0:28; Shore Leave: 1:25; The Galileo Seven: 20:25 In Episode 09 we're looking at "Shore Leave," whi… In Episode 09 we're looking at "Shore Leave," which Chris and Ames HATE, and "The Galileo 7," which Jake and Caitlin are a bit cool on (while Ames gets annoyed at some rubbish science in it). Also this week: bad accents, bad clothes, and more bad impressions of your favorite "Trek" characters. So business as usual for SSHB. Content warning: I think a bit more swearing than usual, quite crude humor. Timestamps: synopses: 0:28; Shore Leave: 1:25; The Galileo Seven: 20:25 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290210864 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:02:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-08-all-the-ships-a-stage 01:16:35 A Star to Steer Her By yes We've got 1/2 of your favorite Simpsons duo and the first appearance of the Romulans in "Conscience of the King" and "Balance of Terror." Also this week: Kirk is creepy, overly theatrical enemies hide in different ways, and Chris spoils a moment. All this and more (like Ames trying desperately to keep us on track) in this week's episode. Timestamps: synopses: 0:31; The Conscience of the King: 2:07; Balance of Terror: 38:10 We've got 1/2 of your favorite Simpsons duo and t… We've got 1/2 of your favorite Simpsons duo and the first appearance of the Romulans in "Conscience of the King" and "Balance of Terror." Also this week: Kirk is creepy, overly theatrical enemies hide in different ways, and Chris spoils a moment. All this and more (like Ames trying desperately to keep us on track) in this week's episode. Timestamps: synopses: 0:31; The Conscience of the King: 2:07; Balance of Terror: 38:10 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289123086 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:03:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-07-gambling-on-a-rehash 01:15:15 A Star to Steer Her By yes On this week's episode, it's the final story time with Chris, and a horrible mispronunciation of "across." And it's a week of doubling up! First there's two Baloks in "The Corbomite Maneuver" and then two parts of "The Menagerie"! Two members of your cast get hung up on different aspects of an episode; two fictional coffeehouses go to war; and there's two servings of post-credit arousal. Content warning: adult language and humor. Timestamps: synopses: 0:37; The Corbomite Maneuver: 2:30; The Menagerie: 38:17 On this week's episode, it's the final story time… On this week's episode, it's the final story time with Chris, and a horrible mispronunciation of "across." And it's a week of doubling up! First there's two Baloks in "The Corbomite Maneuver" and then two parts of "The Menagerie"! Two members of your cast get hung up on different aspects of an episode; two fictional coffeehouses go to war; and there's two servings of post-credit arousal. Content warning: adult language and humor. Timestamps: synopses: 0:37; The Corbomite Maneuver: 2:30; The Menagerie: 38:17 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287449541 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:05:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-06-if-you-cant-say-something-nice-snark 01:02:36 A Star to Steer Her By yes Find out what happens when you take four people that are easily annoyed by children and they watch "Miri," an episode with a planet wherein literally all the adults are dead. Also this week: two worlds that could not be more different except for their love of oversize ductwork, self-inflicted science both real and fictional, and a terrible holiday pun not of your cast's doing from "Dagger of the Mind." Timestamps: synopses: 0:32; Miri: 1:52; Dagger of the Mind: 34:06 Find out what happens when you take four people t… Find out what happens when you take four people that are easily annoyed by children and they watch "Miri," an episode with a planet wherein literally all the adults are dead. Also this week: two worlds that could not be more different except for their love of oversize ductwork, self-inflicted science both real and fictional, and a terrible holiday pun not of your cast's doing from "Dagger of the Mind." Timestamps: synopses: 0:32; Miri: 1:52; Dagger of the Mind: 34:06 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286304244 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:12:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sshbpodcast/episode-05-artificiality 01:16:30 A Star to Steer Her By yes This week: McCoy talks to his junk in "Mudd's Women," Kirk goes on the shittiest carnival ride ever in "What Are Little Girls Made of?" and Jake foreshadows how much he hates Nazis. Also a serious discussion of Grace Lee Whitney's biography, her forced exit from the series, and the aftermath. Content warning: adult language, humor, discussion of sexual assault. Timestamps: synopses: 0:29; Mudd's Women: 1:45; What Are Little Girls Made Of?: 41:10 This week: McCoy talks to his junk in "Mudd's Wom… This week: McCoy talks to his junk in "Mudd's Women," Kirk goes on the shittiest carnival ride ever in "What Are Little Girls Made of?" and Jake foreshadows how much he hates Nazis. Also a serious discussion of Grace Lee Whitney's biography, her forced exit from the series, and the aftermath. Content warning: adult language, humor, discussion of sexual assault. Timestamps: synopses: 0:29; Mudd's Women: 1:45; What Are Little Girls Made Of?: 41:10 star,trek,podcast,TOS,TNG,DS9,VOY,ENT,DIS,Trek,startrek