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Apologies for the Imperfection (Discovery S2E05)

A rescue is launched into the mycelial network and more than just Tilly gets pulled out.

This week we’re joined by another friend of the podcast, Kristin Mueller-Heaslip, “Kristin from Toronto” herself.  

Glen watched Season 1, leaving Sean as the clueless one. 

How did we feel about this episode?  What was fantastic, what was great, and what wasn’t?  Did it hold up to repeated viewings? 

What is  “Saints of Imperfection” a reference to? 

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One “Point of Light” and Three Plots

Klingons are back! And so are their follicles -But hey there’s a lot to cram in this episode between Klingons, fungi, and a Spock plot that none of us want.

This week a new companion jumps on to counter the ignorance of Glen and Sean. Friend of the pod Bucky (@BuckyWTGoodHair on Twitter) comes in to help explain trek lore and backstory where applicable and give his “expert” opinions on this episode plus why fans should be rooting for Disco to succeed.

On the back end we talk about some of the vicious rumors circulating about the show on twitter and youtube.

Let us know what you think! We’ll do something with your calls eventually!

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New Eden, New Ignorance (Discovery Season 2 E02)

“New Eden” brings a classic Star Trek episode, with tropes even non-Trekkers can identify as such.  But aside from the away mission on the planet, can someone who hasn’t watched the Discovery make any sense out of the heavy space rock, spore drives, or Tilly’s secret friend back on the ship?

Wade is again joined by Glen Hall and Sean Perrotta, two Star Trek neophytes, but also by Benny Scheckner (https://www.instagram.com/chickenbonesontheground/), who has even LESS frame of reference for this episode.  

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Star Trek Discovery Season 2 Premiere – Oh, Brother

The wait is over! Star Trek Discovery Season 2 has begun!

Left adrift without his regular cohosts, Wade has assembled a rag tag team of scabs to watch Star Trek Discovery.

With no baggage from last season, or even much familiarity with Trek fandom itself, what will Sean Perrotta and Glen Hall have to say after watching just one episode? Will it totally ruin the Kickers of Elves brand if they actually love this show?  

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A Short Talk about Short Trek: Calypso

Wade is joined by Courtney Bowen and Lane Bowen to talk about the Short Trek, “Calypso,” written by novelist Michael Chabon.

Just how many scifi references can three people see in a 15 minute short? From Her to Ursula K. Le Guin, to Mass Effect, and Asimov’s Foundation.

But most importantly, The Odyssey.

After that we hit on a few of the latest news and reveals in the realm of new Star Trek.  From the Picard show’s airdate to crude opinions on the latest Spock and Gregory Peck’s grandson.

Think we’re kind of being jerks about the whole thing? To Gregory Peck’s grandson? Want to yell at Wade for getting it all wrong and confusing Calypso with Circe? Well come at us at 917 408 3898