Warp Five: A Star Trek Enterprise Podcast

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Warp Five is a Trek.fm podcast dedicated entirely to Star Trek: Enterprise. For the 20th anniversary of the series, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing are taking you back through all of Enterprise, one episode at a time.

  1. A Sticky Situation

    5d ago

    A Sticky Situation

    “Hatchery” 20th-anniversary reflections As the Enterprise pushes toward Azati Prime, Archer leads an away team to a derelict Xindi-Insectoid vessel and discovers hundreds of gestating eggs, with life support failing. While examining the hatchery, a tendril suddenly sprays him with goo. Phlox initially dismisses it as a mild neurotoxin, but Archer grows increasingly obsessive about saving the hatchlings. Clearly, the situation is stickier than the doctor thought. As his behavior shifts from principled to unhinged, the crew stage a quiet mutiny to keep their mission on track. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Hatchery” as we discuss the big question the story asks, the crew's reaction to Archer's space madness, how it all fits into the overall Xindi arc, and more. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Unexplored Argument (00:02:08) In-Universe Recap and Realities (00:10:15) Detoured by Space Madness! (00:13:43) Ignoring the Signs (00:19:25) Trip and T'Pol Step Forward (00:23:11) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:26:43) Closing (00:28:53) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

    32 min
  2. Now with Denobulan Nudity

    May 31

    Now with Denobulan Nudity

    “Doctor's Orders” 20th-anniversary reflections As the Enterprise makes its way to Azati Prime, it must pass through a region of space where a massive trans-dimensional disturbance will likely cause fatal brain damage to any conscious human. Doctor Phlox proposes to place the entire human crew in neuro-sedation for the four days it will take to cross the area at full impulse and volunteers to watch over his comatose crewmates with only Porthos—and what appears to be T'Pol—for company. As the anomaly begins to expand faster than expected and Phlox's grip on reality starts to slip, he must navigate an empty ship and overcome hallucinations before the crew suffers permanent neurological damage. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Doctor's Orders” as we discuss how the story mirrors Voyager's "One," helps fill the required 24 episode slots, and shows us more of Phlox than we ever wanted to see. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) "One" More Time (00:01:59) Absolute Filler (00:06:14) Why T'Pol? (00:12:34) Phlox au Naturel (00:15:06) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:18:18) Closing (00:21:10) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

    24 min
  3. Major Personality

    Apr 30

    Major Personality

    “Harbinger” 20th-anniversary reflections En route to the coordinates coaxed out of Degra, Enterprise investigates a massive convergence of spatial anomalies and rescues a humanoid alien. They soon learn that the alien is from another dimension and is, in fact, of the species that is reshaping the Delphic Expanse through the spheres. He's a guinea pig of sorts, a test subject being used to check the progress of the spatial transformation. As his condition deteriorates and he attempts to sabotage the ship, members of the crew grapple with more important things: twists and turns in their personal relationships. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Harbinger” as we discuss how the story teases the bigger picture, T'Pol coming undone, personality conflicts, and more. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Untitled Test Subject (00:02:06) Revealing Enough? (00:05:51) Two Jocks in High School (00:11:49) T'Pol Coming Apart (00:16:54) Archer's Boundaries (00:27:59) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:32:08) Closing (00:35:00) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

    38 min
  4. Mind Games

    Apr 17

    Mind Games

    “Stratagem” 20th-anniversary reflections With time growing short to locate the Xindi weapon, the Enterprise crew kidnaps Degra, the Xindi-Primate leading its development, and stages an elaborate ruse—including some long hair for Archer—to trick him into leading them to the finished design before it is deployed against Earth. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Stratagem” as we discuss the growing desperation, how the story humanizes Degra, and the benefits of longer seasons. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Quit Playing Games with My Mind (00:01:48) Humanizing Degra (00:13:58) Benefits of Longer Seasons (00:20:08) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:23:27) Closing (00:26:24) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

    30 min
  5. Dark Denim

    Apr 3

    Dark Denim

    “Proving Ground” 20th-anniversary reflections An old man once said, "It's dangerous to go alone!" That's something the crew of the Enterprise has learned to be true as they've pursued the Xindi weapon. Luckily, a helping hand is on the way. A blue one. It's been a long time since Archer last crossed paths with Shran, but when the Andorian Commander shows up in the Expanse, he's glad to see him. Even if the Andorian agenda may not really be to save the pink skins, the assist is still appreciated. The sabotage? Not so much. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Proving Ground” as we discuss the reintroduction of Shran, Andorian–Human connections, the Xindi arc's real-world connections, and more. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Welcome Back Andorians! (00:02:00) T'Pol's Influence on Shran (00:08:42) Setting Up the Future (00:11:15) Andorian–Human Connections (00:14:13) Plotting (00:24:38) Gregorian Calendar in Space (00:26:50) Archer and Shran (00:29:00) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:31:42) Closing (00:35:52) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

    36 min
  6. Not All Things Can Be True

    Jan 30

    Not All Things Can Be True

    “Chosen Realm” 20th-anniversary reflections The Enterprise crew already knows that there is something unusual about the spheres scattered around the Delphic Expanse, but the extent to which some locals hold them sacred comes into focus when they bring aboard of a group of aliens who find scientific examination of the globes to be paramount to sacrilege. As these extremists attempt to commandeer the ship, Archer and his crew learn that they are in conflict with a rival group who view the spheres in a slightly different way, with extraordinary consequences for their shared home world. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Chosen Realm” as we discuss its real-world parallels and how it ramps up the mystery of the Expanse while propelling us into the second half of the season. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) One of These Things Is Just Like the Others (00:01:39) Pacing the Reveal (00:05:17) Holy Objects (00:07:26) That's So Trivial (00:17:11) Tension Between Religion and Science (00:23:42) The Maturing of Jonathan Archer (00:32:13) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:34:35) Closing (00:36:46) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

    41 min
  7. Big Lizard in My Backyard

    Jan 23

    Big Lizard in My Backyard

    “Carpenter Street” 20th-anniversary reflections As the Xindi continue to develop their superweapon to destroy Earth, the Xindi-Reptilians decide to take matters into their own hands and create a bioweapon. To do so, they need a sample of each human blood type. Where best to find that? Detroit, Michigan, of course. In the year 2004. When temporal agents get wind of the incursion, they send Daniels to let Archer know. Though details are thin, he sends Archer and T'Pol back in time to stop the lizards from completing their mission. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Carpenter Street” as we discuss the choice to go back in time, the timeliness of the subject matter, fast food upselling, and more. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Have It Your Way (00:02:18) Going Back in Time (00:07:05) Why a Bioweapon (00:17:46) Why Take T'Pol (00:22:49) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:30:44) Closing (35:44) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

    39 min
  8. I Think I'm a Clone Now

    12/29/2025

    I Think I'm a Clone Now

    “Similitude” 20th-anniversary reflections Sexy time with T'Pol turns into a brainstorming session for Trip Tucker, but the neuropressure-induced euphoria won't last long. When he attempts to pull off his plan to improve engine performance, he is critically injured. Without Trip, the Enterprise has little chance of successfully completing its mission, so Doctor Phlox proposes a bold resurrection plan: growing a symbiont to harvest its tissue. As the clone rapidly matures from silent embryo to Southern drawl, it experiences a rapid ride through Trip's life, putting Archer, T'Pol, and others in a difficult position. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Similitude” as we discuss the importance of Trip to the mission, the ethics of Archer's decision, Sim's sacrifice, and, of course, compare and contrast with Voyager's "Tuvix." Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

    45 min
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