Best Waltke Podcasts (2025)

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"Meld" (VOY S2, Ep 16) w/ TIM RUSS 53:28

22h ago53:28

53:28

The Treksperts Briefing Room RETURNS with an all new season! This voyage, TIM RUSS joins Peter and Lisa once more to discuss the Season 2 episode of Voyager, Meld. What would the Voyager crew do if confronted with a killer… in its own crew. Brad Dourif guest starred in an episode that ponders if a killer instinct can be reformed. Join the Trekspert…

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Alien Barnacles (SNW S3E4) 1:11:35

3d ago1:11:35

1:11:35

When La’an gets assigned to trash the holodeck during a neutron star mission, Scotty sets her up with a terrible crime to investigate. But after she requests some help and Spock joins the illusion, their lack of weird energy helps her solve the case in time to save the Entrepreneur. Who’s aggressively skating towards an award in this episode? Which…

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Long Gorn (SNW S3E3) 1:10:48

12d ago1:10:48

1:10:48

When Captain Batel’s last chance is a rare blossom from inside the restricted zone, Captain Pike and Dr. M’Benga shuttle down to a spooky garden center. But after a Klingon hunting party finds them and they fight off the flora together, only a warrior’s sacrifice can get the away team back to the ship. What’s bound to get old to a ghost? Why do Kli…

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Slumgullion 115 Sam Laskey on ICK and SINNERS 53:54

12d ago53:54

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Jeff and Scott talk to Sam Laskey, writer of the new horror comedy, ICK.By Jeff and Scott

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Love Rhombus (SNW S3E2) 1:15:27

15d ago1:15:27

1:15:27

When Spock plans a grand romantic gesture for Nurse Chapel’s return, he’s surprised to learn their break led to sharing quarters with Dr. Corby. But after a leprechaun bartender spikes Spock's drink, Corby is sent to the proverbial cuck chair. How do you choose the tracklist for the most fucked-up mix tape? What kind of lists are Ben and Adam on? W…

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Tableside Ideas Salad (SNW S3E1) 1:05:22

19d ago1:05:22

1:05:22

When Captain Pike is frozen in his battle armor, the Entrepreneur’s only means of escape is ramming speed. But after dangling on a cliff for almost two years, Captain Batel’s backside undergoes an emergency babality. Why do we remember Valeo Beta V? What does the Gorn feeding chamber not have? How do you know when a name is really back? It’s the ep…

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Superman (2025) Review- The Most Comic Book-y of Them All! 2:58:57

23d ago2:58:57

2:58:57

Is the new Superman worth watching? Does it make us optimistic about the DCU? How different is it from previous versions and is that a good or bad thing? We share our candid thoughts on James Gunn’s Superman with non-spoiler reactions in the beginning, then a spoiler-y deep dive in the second half on the comic book influences! https://www.patreon.c…

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Mountain Hardware Mustard Yellow Chunky Sweater (Film Fest: A Quiet Place Day One 2024) 1:14:23

26d ago1:14:23

1:14:23

When Ben and Adam let an FoD select a film for them to review, they are unsure what they'll get. But after they learn they'll be covering the third movie in a franchise, which is also a prequel, they slap on some fentanyl patches and do their best to keep quiet. Should you go from jack-off to marionnette or from marionnette to jack-off? What's the …

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Apex Ambergris (Prodigy S2 with Aaron Waltke) 56:38

1M ago56:38

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When the show’s most frequent guest returns for an impromptu job interview, we learn that hope springs eternal and the ideas list for Season 3 just keeps scrolling. But while Ben and Adam enjoy the bitter tannins of the world’s very last Prodigy interview, Waltke finally explains who reins supreme as Prodigy’s Barnus Franks. What would actually cau…

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Vascular Pencil (Prodigy S2E20) 53:19

2M ago53:19

53:19

When it’s time for the ultimate episode of Prodigy, Wesley is shitting bricks and the Loom is attacking Solum. But after the cadets make it through the wormhole and close the time loop, they’re called back into action to defy Admiral Jellicoe one more time. What’s the contingency plan for a whale on the fritz? Is there an unspoken requirement of be…

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Batman Forever The Schumacher Cut - Scene by Scene Breakdown 2:32:45

2M ago2:32:45

2:32:45

Ben has seen the workprint known as the Schumacher Cut and shares his scene by scene analysis, how the temp music changes the feel of the movie, and what surprises were in store! Guest starring Tim Maxwell from Neuverse Creative, who edited, produced, directed, and co-starred in the Batman Forever Schumacher Cut audio drama with Ben. Happy 30th ann…

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I Thought It Was A Kids' Show (Prodigy S2E19) 52:02

2M ago52:02

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When the cadets split up to counter Asencia’s attack, the mathletes figure out how to make a pretty new wormhole while Dal gets the clock tower rigged for a lightning strike. But after Gwyn faces Asencia to reclaim her heirloom, the Loom shows up to block to the hole back to Tars Lamora. Can a single word can set a boundary? Which ancient symbol is…

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Blue Worf (Prodigy S2E18) 55:53

2M ago55:53

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When Asencia tries to lure Admiral Janeway into a trap, the kids learn the collared murder panther they’re afraid of wants to escape too. But when Dr. Mark plays dress up and civil war breaks out on Solum, the crew is reunited just in time for the finale. How is Star Trek Podcasting like a Pez dispenser? What’s a young man’s game? When will Ben and…

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TV Deathnok Heard It Mostly (Prodigy S2E17) 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

When the protégés get an undercover mission to Solum, they don’t have Starfleet’s cover if they’re caught snooping around on the surface. But when they meet a pre-bad Asencia and immediately trust her completely, Gwyn’s decision to split up the team throws Wesley’s future calculations off. How is Seattle better than New York City? What does El Salv…

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I Like My Metal Vine-Ripened (Prodigy S2E16) 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

When Voyager A is dead in the water and Protostar is the only ship that can help, Asencia fires a time weapon that pierces the hull and ages Commander Tyssis. But when Zero volunteers to Steve Zahn so they can take out the deathnok ship, Maj’El leads the fighter pilots to victory and Jankom Pog gets Zero some upgrades. How do you know if you’ve got…

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Daredevil 2001 - The Script That “The First Batman Film Should’ve Been?” (Johnson & Helgeland Draft) 2:22:15

3M ago2:22:15

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https://www.patreon.com/superherosyskIGN hailed this 2001 Daredevil script as "everything the first Batman should've been." We put that on trial in this deep dive into the Mark Steven Johnson & Brian Helgeland draft that eventually turned into the 2003 Daredevil movie! Plus, what actors were almost cast as Matt Murdock?Big thanks to Patreon patron …

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Geordi Walked So Chakotay Could Walk a Free Man (Prodigy S2E15) 50:12

3M ago50:12

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When Jellico orders Janeway and Chakotay back to Earth, Gwyn gets a call from Solum and Asencia starts attacking. But after the crew splits up and Voyager can’t figure our where to shoot, we finally learn why Wesley hasn’t been helping out lately. What’s Ben’s cigar and whiskey? How did Chakotay work out a winning strategy with Janeway? Which magaz…

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Superman Trailer Reaction & On The Fly Deep Dive 1:07:14

3M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

https://www.patreon.com/superherosyskWe give our fresh reaction to the Superman trailer, immediately followed by our on the fly deep dive into the Easter Eggs, including Action Comics #1 and Fleischer! No notes, no prep, just what we observe as we see it. Plus, Alex makes a PSA about whether or not he's related to a certain someone from The Last of…

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"The Devourer of All Things" Part 2 (Prodigy S2, Ep 10) w/ Aaron Waltke 34:21

3M ago34:21

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THIS VOYAGE Peter Holmstrom (author, The Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek) and Lisa Klink (screenwriter, Star Trek Voyager, DS9) are joined once again by returning guest Aaron Waltke to discuss Part 2 of the mid-season finale for the second season of Star Trek: Prodigy. Find out the secrets of the second season of Prodigy, what it took to bring Wesley…

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Daredevil 2003 - Director's Cut vs Theatrical Cut Analysis 2:15:16

3M ago2:15:16

2:15:16

https://www.patreon.com/superherosyskDaredevil the Director's Cut is better than the Theatrical Cut but WHY is it better? How is it a better characterization for Matt Murdock? Why was the movie so cut down in the edit? And just how underrated is this film in its faithfulness to the Frank Miller comics? Daredevil is Born Again and so is our show as …

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Gary Seven’s Complicated Bong (Prodigy S2E14) 46:57

3M ago46:57

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When proto-warp cracks the universe’s cocaine mirror, the kids arrive back at Voyager to find a ship shattered into different realities. But when Jamie Lee Janeway and Goatee Chakotay learn about the Loom the hard way, Gwyn and her armband set everything right for a happy reunion. What can we expect out of Prodigy Season 3? When do kids become Stev…

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Rok Paper Tribble (Prodigy S2E13) 55:22

3M ago55:22

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When a dustbuster club heads out in search of bosonite, they find scary tribbles that bite and a Klingon scientist to make fun of. But when their missions align and Rok-Tahk’s mistake ends up saving the day, the cadets leave yet another character behind as they set a course back to Voyager A. What’s not even wrong with Ben this time? How many lies …

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"The Devourer of All Things" (Prodigy S2 Ep 09) w/ EP & Writer Aaron Waltke 33:55

3M ago33:55

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THIS VOYAGE Peter Holmstrom (author, The Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek) and Lisa Klink (screenwriter, Star Trek Voyager, DS9) are joined by returning guest Aaron Waltke to discuss Part 1 of the mid-season finale for the second season of Star Trek: Prodigy. Find out the secrets of the second season of Prodigy, what it took to bring Wesley Crusher to…

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Generation Next: Mayquees (Prodigy S2E12 48:14

3M ago48:14

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When Chakotay and the cadets decide to A-Team the Protostar, they sail it towards a dangerous storm to collect the deuterium they need to go fast. But when Dal fails on ship-steering duty and starts to question his future, Chakotay encourages him to explore a different career path that sends them both overboard. Who thinks a lot about the Shinzon I…

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Cherchez la Holo Femme (Prodigy S2E11) 45:56

4M ago45:56

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When the cadets find themselves marooned with a very grumpy Chakotay, Holo Janeway has to convince him not to let them die outside. But when the kids start to gain his trust and Dal goes missing, the search and rescue mission turns into a funeral cruise for birdman. What have the scientists stopped making? Why can’t Adreek be buried in a Jewish cem…

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You’re Scaring Our Children! (Prodigy S2E10) 52:21

4M ago52:21

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When the Loom starts attacking Gary Seven’s office, Voyager’s away team beams down to a Tarsem Singh situation. But when Dal brings Maj’El into the quantum equation, Wesley’s calculations open a hole that tank-top Janeway allows the cadets to go through. Which TV show do sick kids need today? Whose phone has been disconnected? What’s both embarrass…

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Thank You, Andrew - The Final Indeed 20:05

4M ago20:05

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https://www.patreon.com/superhousepodcast Andrew, the founder of this podcast, signs off in his last episode. Join us in paying tribute to the man who started it all as he gives the final indeed. Big thanks to our producer and editor Dan Yamat for the thumbnail. ANDREW’S CHANNEL/WEBSITE: IG: ThunderWolfDrew Twitter: ThunderWolfDrew YouTube: https:/…

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Fantastic Four 1994 30th Anniversary Reunion (LA Comic Con 2024) 1:00:55

4M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

From October 5, 2024 at LA Comic Con. In our first convention panel, we reunite the people behind the 1994 Fantastic Four film produced by Roger Corman: Mark Sikes (Casting), Glenn Garland (Editor), Craig Nevius (Screenwriter), and Jay Underwood (the original Human Torch). Our guests discuss their time on the film, memories of Roger Corman, and tho…

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The Bit Outlasted the Bell (Prodigy S2E9 with Wil Wheaton) 1:05:14

4M ago1:05:14

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When the kids finally arrive at the coordinates only to find Wesley Crusher instead of the Protostar, there’s no time to answer the many questions he raises. But when he helps them escape the space panthers and takes them to Gary Seven’s apartment, Janeway defies Jellico’s orders and arrives in search of the cadets. What’s the best place to confron…

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Daredevil - The Unmade 90s Hulk Spin-Off (Trial of the Incredible Hulk Deep Dive) 1:12:58

4M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Did you know about the first onscreen Daredevil? Ben Wan and guest co-host Alex Ramsey discuss The Trial of the Incredible Hulk and what the unmade Rex Smith Daredevil series could have been! 0:00 Episode Introduction 0:27 Guest co-host Alex Ramsey 7:06 Angela Bowie's unmade Black Widow and Daredevil show 9:11 The Trial of the Incredible Hulk Promo…

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Is There in iPhone No Screws? (Prodigy S2E8) 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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When Zero’s broken-suit lifestyle leads to a telepathic cold call, the kids agree to a side quest so they can get their Medusan friend all fixed up. But when an impulsive decision to go straight for long green body leads to a thrilling chase through some flowers, Zero ultimately decides to stick with the dance partners that brought them and leave L…

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Chaos Murf Was Never a Toilet (Prodigy S2E7) 49:18

5M ago49:18

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When Jankom Pog clogs up the Infinity, getting to Chakotay’s nebula faster means flying through a Borg conduit. But when they’re pulled out of the green tunnel by a Kazon Maje, Zero’s heroics lead to a broken suit. Who wouldn’t have a problem on Hot Ones? Which script is the USS Infinity’s registry printed in? When is a foosball table like a starsh…

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"Past Tense" Part 1 (DS9 S3, Ep 11) w/ Trektivism's Matthew Cimone & Heather Barker 1:01:09

5M ago1:01:09

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THIS VOYAGE Lisa Klink (screenwriter, Star Trek Voyager, Deep Space Nine) is joined by Trektivision’s Matthew Cimone and Heather Barker to discuss the classic Deep Space Nine episode, Past Tense. THIS VOYAGE, PETER HOLMSTROM (author, The Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek) and LISA KLINK (writer, Star Trek Voyager) are joined by Strange New Worlds scree…

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My Balls Are Not Chakotay's Costume (Prodigy S2E6) 47:33

5M ago47:33

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When the cadets are on lockdown as the Infinity is being sent to its fiery blue death, programming holo doubles is their only plan for saving the timeline. But when their copies are good enough to cause an identity crisis, the Rok-Tahks work together to figure out who gets to escape on the Infinity. What’s gaining traction in state legislatures? Wh…

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Shelf of Hair (Prodigy S2E5) 43:40

5M ago43:40

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When Admiral Janeway puts the cadets through a kid-style tribunal, the senior officers don’t believe their story and Dr. Mark gets assigned as babysitter. But when Admiral Jellico orders Janeway to destroy the time hole, the kids translate Murf-speak and get a new clue about where to find Chakotay. Who is starting to catch strays on the Uxbridge-Sh…

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Dirty Little Chaos Murf (Prodigy S2E4) 49:33

5M ago49:33

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When Gwyn has critically low hit points at the bottom of the Va’Lu’Rah hole, her young father puts her first while she gets a mysterious message directly from the cosmos. But when the kids on the Infinity get a strange message in calculator font, they decide to time travel to find Gwyn before it’s too late to save her. What does “it’s complicated” …

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"Lost in Translation" (SNW S2, Ep 6) w/ writer ONITRA JOHNSON 1:05:30

5M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

THIS VOYAGE, PETER HOLMSTROM (author, The Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek) and LISA KLINK (writer, Star Trek Voyager) are joined by Strange New Worlds screenwriter, ONITRA JOHNSON, to discuss the season two episode, "Lost in Translation." Why is Hemmer a zombie? What is behind Uhura's strange visions? Will Spock ever find true happiness? Find out all…

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The Cloaca Will Be an Issue (Prodigy S2E3) 43:53

6M ago43:53

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When Dal and the team crash on a wasteland version of Solum, they get imprisoned with Captain Chakotay and try not to mess up the timeline. But when the Protostar leaves Solum with two extra people aboard, Gwyn starts Back To The Futuring at a critical point in the Va'Lu'Rah. What’s the risk of sharing binoculars? Why aren’t there more puffers? Whe…

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Lethal Sideburns (Prodigy S2E2) 43:14

6M ago43:14

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When Asencia pre-poisoned the well on Solum, Gwyn’s failed attempt at first contact leads her to a younger version of her father. But when Admiral Janeway arrives at the space hole only to hear from a creepy talking orb, a series of loud-mouthed gaffes by Dal results in a capital Dun Dun Dun into the anomaly. What’s the scariest thing humans have e…

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In Every Engineer There Is a Geordi, a Scotty, and a Wolf (Prodigy S2E1) 52:22

6M ago52:22

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When Janeway calls upon our favorite crew members from the Protostar, they all drop what they're doing to join a new adventure. But when the kids realize the adults are keeping certain information and shuttle bays secret, they hatch a new cockamamie scheme and jump into the Jefferies tubes. Does Rok-Tahk sink or does she swim? How do you actually m…

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Slumgullion 114 - Supermen Against the Orient (1973) 47:51

6M ago47:51

47:51

It's 1973. Bruce Lee has died and the Kung Fu movie craze is slowly deflating. Desperate, Hong Kong producers joins forces with Italy, combining their kung fu genre with the Italians' stupid and clumsy superhero spoofs, to prove that the sum of its parts is a negative integer.By Jeff and Scott

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Close Brush With a Hot Plate (Section 31) 1:10:57

6M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

When Emperor Georgiou’s backstory doesn’t make her any more redeemable, getting pulled into a Section 31 mission gives her another chance to do the right thing. But when their assignment reveals a relic from her own destructive past, gruesomely killing her childhood boyfriend doesn’t exactly earn her atonement. Was there a code name for this movie …

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Slumgullion 113 The Apple 38:40

7M ago38:40

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Jeff, like the Devil depicted in the film, tempts Scott into watching this warmed over Israeli rock opera.By Jeff and Scott

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Dungeons & Dragons (Wholesome Special Presentation) 53:20

7M ago53:20

53:20

A special presentation of Wholesome. It's about Dungeons & Dragons. You can subscribe to Wholesome on Patreon. Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Music by Adam RaguseaBy Uxbridge-Shimoda LLC

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Brown Gold (Q&A with Ben and Adam) 1:10:34

7M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

When Bill Tilley appears to ask Ben and Adam some hard-hitting questions from the Friends of DeSoto, f/m/k becomes issue one. But after Bill repeatedly crashes his 1987 Plymouth Turismo, the guys start to wonder if they should push him out of the driver’s seat. When will Ben reach terminal levels of Josh? Will there ever be another Borgs storyline?…

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Deus Ex Ma'ahina (Lower Decks S5E10) 56:56

8M ago56:56

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When the stakes couldn’t be higher for the crew of the Cerritos, Relga shows up and starts serving Star Trek V energy. But when the nearby Schrödinger field creates quantum fuckery on both sides, Malor’s irrigation-based solution turns the angry red hole into a beautiful gateway. Does Relga’s lack of boob window convey something specific about her …

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"Damage" (ENT, Season 3) w/ Writer PHYLLIS STRONG 54:02

8M ago54:02

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THIS VOYAGE, Peter Holmstrom (author, The Center Seat: 55 Years of Trek) and Lisa Klink (screenwriter, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Voyager) are joined by Star Trek: Enterprise screenwriter, Phyllis Strong to discuss her Season 3 episode, Damages. Learn the secrets of crafting the Xindi serialized season, the hardships of telling a story influenced b…

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Slumgullion 112 with Sean Ferrick 56:26

8M ago56:26

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Jeff and Scott talk Trek and OnlyFans with Seán Ferrick of TrekCulture.By Jeff and Scott

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Blank Tank (Lower Decks S5E9) 1:01:58

8M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

When it’s time to check back in with Captain William Boimler, he’s lost his love for hunting quantum fissures and he’s fed up with derivative multiverse characters. But when a two-pip Harry Kim shows up on board the Anaximander, it’s an alternate Mustard Mariner with the engineering skills to save the day. Who enjoyed colonoscopy prep more? When di…

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Andrew Schomer Interview - Selling Superman - Documentarian Interview 1:27:34

8M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

What up, y'all? We go deep in this one talking about Selling Superman but also just the idea of the myth of Superman and its importance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ben Wan & Alex Ramsey

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