Random Trek

The Incomparable

4.5 (19)
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TWICE MONTHLY

Scott McNulty discusses a randomly selected episode of “Star Trek” — all series, all seasons — with a non-random guest.

13 SEPT

"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....

46 min
30 AUG

"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....

48 min
16 AUG

"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!...

47 min
2 AUG

"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....

58 min
21 JUN

"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....

47 min
7 JUN

"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....

53 min
24 MAY

"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....

45 min
2 MAY

"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....

48 min

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19 Ratings

Wonderful look at matters Trek

28/12/2016

CaravanAwesome

Scott's love for Star Trek really shines through. His skill is in developing a repartee with each week's guest, exploring their background with the franchise (if any). This brings a variety of fresh perspectives and prevents the show from becoming stale. I'd say you don't even to have watched the episode under discussion to enjoy this show.
One of the best Trekkie podcasts!

24/04/2022

Rja 66

A great podcast for those like me who enjoy re-capping old Trek episodes, made better by having a different opinion on each one. We need more soon !
Always entertaining

25/11/2016

Knuttt

Great show, always well hosted and a wide range of guests with a spectrum of fandom. The episode with his Scott's mum was particularly special and I could listen to it over and over. Thank you Scott
Randomness is the Key

04/01/2015

John Muir

Like a stream of crystal memories from the vagueness of the past, I like this one a lot. For Star Trek fans, of course, and especially the ones who watched it all, back in the day, but haven't haven't since. This is just the ticket. If you know McNulty from his laconic presence on The Incomparable, you won't need my recommendation as you're already listening I suspect. If you don't, that's a great all round culture show in much the same good spirits as this. If you like either, try both. They're a fine bunch.