269 episodes

Deep dives into art and media. We did five years dissecting Deep Space Nine with The Rules of Acquisition. Star Trek is overrated. We went in on David Lynch. That was fun. Now? Biding our time. It happens when it happens.

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    • 4.7 • 82 Ratings

Deep dives into art and media. We did five years dissecting Deep Space Nine with The Rules of Acquisition. Star Trek is overrated. We went in on David Lynch. That was fun. Now? Biding our time. It happens when it happens.

    The Herman Melville of Dumb Guys

    The Herman Melville of Dumb Guys

    Not even about a TV show, but we all read a book.  You like books, don't you? Sure, maybe you haven't read Charles Portis's Masters of Atlantis.  This will not ruin that process for you, we promise.  
    Let us know if you like this sort of thing, or check out the Kickers of Elves Patreon for more content maybe you'll like as well [or better].  
    https://patreon.com/kickersofelves

    • 39 min
    Succesion is Over

    Succesion is Over

    Update:  Hey, this file is longer than 30 seconds this time.***
    Here we talk about the TV show we've been the most excited for in a while.  Specifically, the finale. The statute of limitations is over.  So yeah, spoilers for that.  No space stuff, sorry.  
     
    NOT from the patreon! But check it out. There's plenty over there. For instance: Ever read Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy? We did.
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    • 26 min
    Hear All, Trust Nothing (Lower Decks S3E06)

    Hear All, Trust Nothing (Lower Decks S3E06)

    What about those Rules of Acquisition?  It's back to Deep Space 9!  What you haven't watched the most recent episode? "Hear All, Trust Nothing" is more or less an episode of DS9, so we had to cover it. If you haven't caught up on Star Trek: Lower Decks don't worry, neither have James or Hugh. What is goin on post Dominion War?  Just when does this take place? How do Kira and Quark work as cartoons?  What is going on with all these new Trek shows?  It's almost an old fashioned RoA
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    • 57 min
    So You Want to Roleplay? TTRPG Basics [Unlocked from the Patreon]

    So You Want to Roleplay? TTRPG Basics [Unlocked from the Patreon]

    Know nothing about D&D or tabletop role playing games?  Hugh talks to an expert* to figure out just what the deal is.  How much is the past time growing?  What is the history of D&D?   Just how the hell do you play a game where you pretend to be an elf?

    Then a look at the Star Trek Adventures role playing game.

    • 56 min
    Strange New Tease

    Strange New Tease

    On the patreon: Hugh and James have opinions on Strange New Worlds!  Wade Hasn't even seen it yet?!  
    Here is a preamble to that discussion. 
    More can be found at the patreon.
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    • 2 min
    Getting Back to the Beatles

    Getting Back to the Beatles

    James and Hugh watched the Peter Jackson Beatles documentary on Disney + and there's a discussion on making art.  Didn't watch it? That's ok, Wade didn't either.  You like the Beatles, right?
    You guessed it: Patreon content!
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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
82 Ratings

82 Ratings

Brian from LGP ,

Highly enjoyable

The relatively relatable yet esoteric friends look back at DS9 and see if it holds up to modern standards. Loved every minute of it and would love to see the three branch out to other series. Also, they make some good stuff for Patreon.

StepSkywalker ,

Fantastic!

These guys are both informative and hilarious. I wish they’d tackle Voyager and/or TNG, as well. Give em a listen, for sure.

boatandbread ,

Not what I expected.

What I thought was merely a Star Trek rewatch podcast turned out to be a suspenseful psycho drama, the likes of which no one has ever seen or heard. You will witness the psychological breakdown of the three hosts as they slowly decline into blackpill insanity.

Not to mention, they turned me on to Greatest Generation and Chapo Traphouse which are both amazing!

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