The Random Redshirt

The Random Redshirt Podcast
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The Random Redshirt Podcast’s hosts Zach & Chris bring you celebrity guest interviews, movie and show reviews, and discussions on all things science fiction from Star Trek to Star Wars and everything in between. They even discuss a little pop culture! Join them for deep dive discussions and many laughs!

  1. 3D AGO

    Season 8 Episode 7: Spotlight Series Starfleet's Finest? - Star Trek The Next Generation "The Wounded"

    Our latest Spotlight Series episode brings us to TNG's "The Wounded", highlighting Captain Benjamin Maxwell. After being fired upon by a Cardassian ship, Captain Picard is told that a Cardassian outpost has allegedly been destroyed by a Federation ship, the USS Phoenix under the command of Captain Benjamin Maxwell. He is ordered to do everything necessary to keep the peace treaty with the Cardassians in tact. With the help of Miles Edward O'Brien, the Enterprise attempts to stop Captain Maxwell from going rogue, in an effort to avoid starting another war.

    1h 34m

  2. JAN 27

    Season 8 Episode 6: Spotlight Series Starfleet's Finest? - Star Trek The Next Generation "The Drumhead"

    Our Spotlight Series brings us to TNG's "The Drumhead" and a focus on Admiral (retired) Norah Satie. When a potential security leak and sabotage is discovered on board the Enterprise, Starfleet brings Admiral Satie out of retirement to help with the investigation. What follows turns into a "witch hunt" of sorts as Admiral Satie turns the investigation into a trial of a crewman that Picard reminds her is innocent until proven guilty. Conspiracy and paranoia run rampant until Admiral Satie explodes. Is Admiral Satie one of Starfleet's Finest or Starfleet's worst? You decide!

    1h 38m

  3. JAN 6

    Season 8 Episode 5: Spotlight Series Starfleet's Finest? - Star Trek The Next Generation "Pegasus"

    We continue our new Spotlight Series "Starfleet's Finest?" by jumping into Star Trek The Next Generation. The season 7 episode "Pegasus" gives us one of, perhaps the most toxic Admirals we will meet in our series, Admiral Erik Pressman. Coverups, intimidation, withholding information, and violations of long standing treaties are just some of the issues Admiral Pressman brings with him to the Enterprise. We Riker's past and the weight of his decisions catch up to him, ultimately affecting how Captain Picard views his first officer. This episode brings us everything this Spotlight Series is about....and more!

    1h 42m

  4. 12/16/2025

    Season 8 Episode 4: Spotlight Series Starfleet's Finest? - Star Trek The Original Series "Court Martial"

    We continue our "Starfleet's Finest?" Spotlight Series with The Original Series episode "Court Martial". Our focus character for this episode is Commodore Stone who has the incredibly difficult task of being the Presiding Officer in the case of Captain Kirk versus the Enterprise's computer. Kirk's decision in the moment, which we are led to believe results in the death of a crewman, is picked a part in court due to the supposed overwhelming evidence from the computer showing the decision that he made. There's just one problem...Kirk is adamant that the computer is wrong. How does Commodore Stone handle the situation involving the Captain of the Starfleet's flagship? Is he able to stay objective in the face of uncertainty? We discuss all that and more!

    1h 35m

  5. 12/03/2025

    Season 8 Episode 3: Spotlight Series Starfleet's Finest? - Star Trek The Original Series "Doomsday Machine"

    We're kicking off a new Spotlight Series entitled "Starfleet's Finest?". The title of our new series is a little bit misleading. Over the course of the new series, we will look at some of the best, and worst, that Starfleet has to offer. That's right we will be taking a look at some of the Admirals and Captains that made appearances across the Legacy Star Trek series (TOS-ENT), discussing their impact on the crew, leadership, individual character, morals/integrity and more. For the first episode in the new series we're starting with The Original Series episode Doomsday Machine, looking at Commodore Matthew Decker as he attempts to get revenge on the massive machine that not only destroyed entire worlds but killed his entire crew on the U.S.S. Constellation. During this series especially, we want to hear from you! Tell us your thoughts on each of the Admirals and Captains we highlight in each episode!

    1h 17m

  6. 11/19/2025

    Season 8 Episode 2: Alien Franchise

    We've been talking about discussing the Alien Franchise for quite some time and we're finally bringing the Xenomorphs to the podcast! Alien is an American science fiction horror and action media franchise created by screenwriters Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, which began as the 1979 film Alien. We discuss the franchise as a whole, our favorite Alien movies and what struggles the franchise has had. Is this the greatest science fiction / horror franchise of all time? Let us know!

    1h 26m

  7. 11/11/2025

    Season 8 Episode 1: Exclusive Interview with Star Trek Strange New Worlds Musical Composer Nami Melumad

    We are thrilled to welcome the insanely talented musical composer Nami Melumad to the show. Nami’s work includes some things you may have heard of….including Thor Love & Thunder, Dream Productions (part of the Inside Out Franchise), Star Trek Prodigy, One Fast Move, and so much more. We certainly recognize her creative genius in the amazing music she has given us in Star Trek Strange New Worlds. This year she was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as part of their 2025 class. In 2023 she was nominated for and won The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL)’s David Raskin Award for Emerging Talent for her score on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! We are huge fans of hers and we hope you enjoy our sit down with her as we learn more about her career, the music composition process and much more!

    1h 31m

  8. 10/31/2025

    Season 7 Episode 34: 2025 Sci-Fi Halloween Special

    We wrap up our 2025 Sci-Fi Halloween special with our annual recommendations of what Science Fiction you can watch to get you in the mood for Halloween and give you some alternatives to the usual gory monster/thrasher movies this time of year. From Star Trek to Dr. Who, The Alien Franchise to lesser known movies like Disney's Black hole, this list is sure to give you lots of options to have a fun and enjoyable Science Fiction filled Fall/Halloween season! Be sure to check out this year's Halloween Series episode deep dives (Star Trek TNG's "Genesis" & Battlestar Galactica's "Valley of Darkness) on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast platforms!

    1h 17m
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The Random Redshirt Podcast’s hosts Zach & Chris bring you celebrity guest interviews, movie and show reviews, and discussions on all things science fiction from Star Trek to Star Wars and everything in between. They even discuss a little pop culture! Join them for deep dive discussions and many laughs!

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  • Creator
    The Random Redshirt Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Clean
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