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- Sep 13, 202445 min
267: "The House of Quark" (DS9) with Antony Johnston
Antony Johnston, author and dapper fellow, joins Scott to discuss “The House of Quark” (DS9 S3E3). Topics include Klingon accounting practices, forced marriages played for laughs, and the versatility of the High Council chambers. Scott McNulty with Antony Johnston Show Notes & Links Watch “The House of Quark” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ DVDs Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- Aug 30, 202448 min
266: "Data's Day" (TNG) with Steven Schapansky
Steven Schapansky, podcaster producer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Data’s Day” (TNG S4E11). Topics include the power move of having your wedding near the Neutral Zone, Service Merchandise and Consumers Distributing, and who you’d rather get bad news from: Data or Geordi. Scott McNulty with Steven Schapansky Show Notes & Links Watch “Data’s Day” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blurays Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- Aug 16, 202446 min
265: "Dragon's Teeth" (VOY) with Liz Barr
Liz Barr, co-host of Antimatter Pod, joins Scott to discuss “Dragon’s Teeth” (VOY S6E7). Topics include the strength of Starfleet vessels, which character we’d most like to kiss (consensually), and the sadness that we don’t see the Vaadwaur in any other episodes. Liz blogged about Dragon’s Teeth too, in case you can’t get enough! Scott McNulty with Liz Barr Show Notes & Links Watch “Dragon’s Teeth” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ DVDs Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- Aug 2, 202457 min
264: "Eye of the Beholder" (TNG) with Guy English
Guy English, podcaster and programmer, joins Scott to discuss “Eye of the Beholder” (TNG S7E18). This episode of TNG starts off with a scene depicting suicide. Support is available if you are struggling. Topics include the portrayal of mental health issues, “it was all a dream,” and Riker’s pajamas. Scott McNulty with Guy English Show Notes & Links Watch “Eye of the Beholder” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Ray Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- Jun 21, 202446 min
263: "Terra Nova" (ENT) with Joe Rosensteel
Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel Show Notes & Links Watch “Terra Nova” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Ray Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- Jun 7, 202453 min
262: "These are the Voyages" (ENT) with John Moltz
John Moltz, freelance writer, podcaster (The Rebound and Biff!), joins Scott to discuss “These are the Voyages” (ENT S4E22). Topics include how bad this episode is on many levels, shocking cameos, great characters in not so great shows, and inexplicable deaths. Scott McNulty with John Moltz Show Notes & Links Watch “These are the Voyages” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Ray Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- May 24, 202445 min
261: "Live Fast and Prosper" (VOY) with Monty Ashley
Monty Ashley, Incomparable host and all around nice guy, joins Scott to discuss “Live Fast and Prosper” (VOY S6E21). Topics include Scott explaining The Traitors, expressions of love for Taskmaster and Drag Race Espana, and eventually Star Trek. Scott McNulty with Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Watch “Live Fast and Prosper” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ DVDs Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- May 2, 202447 min
260: "Genesis" (TNG) with James Thomson
James Thomson, the developer behind PCalc and Dice by PCalc (and other things), joins Scott to discuss "Genesis" (TNG S7E19). Topics include the many similarities between James and Neil Diamond, Blockbuster Video, and dubious science in this episode. Scott McNulty with James Thomson Show Notes & Links Watch "Geneis" for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Rays Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
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